This is going to be a strange one, but for the last few days my ‘cancer boob’ has been hot and the none ‘cancer boob’ a regular temp? Has anyone else had this? Also, is anyone on tamoxifen and started To ache everywhere, I feel at least a 100 years old
Could you possibly have an infection? Is it red and sore as well? I think you should phone your BCN tomorrow, to ask for advice.
and yes, I’ve definitely aged since starting drugs for reducing oestrogen (although I am actually 76 but used to feel in my 30s still, till 2018)
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Hi, I was told that one sign of a possible infection is redness and warm skin. Maybe if you can't get hold of the hospital you can try your GP. Or have a chat with the Macmillan nurses through this website. Hope it turns out to be nothing to worry about x
Try your GP perhaps? I’d be concerned you’ve got a touch of mastitis. Definitely needs checking out. How’s your body temperature?
Hi, I’ve been off work this week with some weird kind of flu. Just hurting everywhere. But I haven’t had a temperature.
I had 15 sessions and finished in June. It’s not done this before
Now I’d be definitely concerned about mastitis. You need a doctor!
Hiya, I’ve left a message with the breast care nurses at Burnley general. Hopefully they’ll get back to me. I’ll try my doctor too but they’re only doing phone appointments and it takes weeks to get one
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