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Breast cancer

Justina564df4
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I live in Nevada I got diagnosed in February but I have met with an oncologist till a few weeks ago. The mass and my breast burns a lot, and it seems like it gets bigger when it burns the oncologist said that I went from level one from February to level three it feels like a short amount of time and it feels like Help and Nevada is sparse My concern is is the burning normal. My next concern is I had a sonogram just yesterday and I’m hurting so much from it is that normal and how to get job and such a short amount of time for level one to level three I don’t even know how much time I have left 

  • Hi Justina564df4,

    Thank you for contacting us at what sounds like a difficult time for you. I’m Lorna one of the Cancer Information Nurse specialists on the support line.

    I am sorry to hear that you have been experiencing pain following your recent sonogram.


    Unfortunately, as we are UK registered nurses, and your query is not about cancer care in the UK, we are unable to offer any information or support regarding your care in Nevada. It may be that there is a cancer support organisation which provides this service where you are based. You can find this information here.

    You can access general information about breast cancer in the UK on our website. The American Cancer Society or your local American Cancer Society in Nevada can give you information and support in your local area, and breastcancer.org website has information about breast cancer care in the USA too.

    It's important that if you are experiencing any pain or need any further information about your prognosis you should speak to your healthcare team, they can give you the guidance and support you need as soon as possible and answer any questions you might have.

    I hope this is helpful and you manage to get advice from your team soon.

    Best wishes

    Lorna (Cancer Information Nurse Specialist)

    Ref: LB/ AMcG

    Lorna-Macmillan (Cancer Information Nurse Specialist)
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