Hi
I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in June 21. I only had two chemos, which was ceased due to the tumor growing. I had a mastectomy, without reconstruction. The doctors confirmed that there was no response to chemo. 4 lymph nodes were removed and were clear. I had 15 session of radiotherapy and started capcitebine in December 21. After 5 rounds of capcitebine I had to cease because of breathlessness. It was found that I had a small PE and a 6mm lung nodule. I'm four months into a six month course of apixaban and I'm waiting an appointment to discuss a follow up CT scan with regards to the lung nodule (I had the scan on 2nd July).
I have now developed tightness in my scar region. It sometimes feels like something is prodding into me or pinching me. On my back, at the same height of my scar it is mildly red - it's not a rash, more of a blushing and it feels hard. It's not hot. And like I said before, it's like that area feels tight. I don't think there's any swelling, and my arm is not effected.
Given that there's no obvious lumps or rash, I'm assuming it's not recurrence. I'm wondering if it's late stage reaction to radiotherapy or chest wall lymphedema. Or it could just be my scar settling and me being slightly more active.
Any suggestions or comments as to what this may be?
As I say I should be having an appointment soon with the NHS following my CT, but don't know when that will drop through the letterbox. Do you think it's okay to wait for that, or should I ring my BCN. How long would you leave it before I bother the BCN?
Many thanks
