Hi all, I am posting this on behalf of my mum. She was diagnosed with breast cancer almost 3 years ago. She has recovered successfully and is 12months since treatment. Over the past 9-12 months she has noticed in her right thigh (this is where she had the herceptin injection) that a solid line under the skin has appeared (almost like a muscle spasm but not across her thigh) she has a couple of other hard lumps developing to in the area. She doesn't want to go to the doctors or ring her clinic etc. As she is too scared of what they might say and has had enough of hospitals and treatment she says. But I am worried as she won't know what it is if she doesn't go.....does anyone have any idea of what it could be? I will keep trying to get her to go as it worries me also.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your mum but I am pleased to say that you have found a safe place to find some support.
A cancer diagnosis indeed brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but I found talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helped a lot.
The Community has many dedicated support groups so can I direct you to our supportive Breast cancer group.
Follow the link I've created above, join the group, then hit ‘start a discussion’ and you are ready to go.
You could then copy and paste the information from this first post into your new discussion or you can just join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
You may also find our Carers only and Family and friends groups a benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
It’s always good to talk, so can I highlight the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 This service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00
All the very best.
