Itchy, painful breast

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Hi all,

im 4 years down the line after surgery, then radiotherapy and ongoing Zoladex implants, Exemestane and Alendronic Acid following my stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis.

I’m a bit worried about the fact that the affected breast is itchy and painful because before I was diagnosed the last time I had an itchy, sore breast but didn’t realise why. My last scan and mammogram early this year were fine and I know that we can get symptoms at various point, but I can’t help worrying about this.

I really don’t want to be bothering the nurses when it’s just part of what to expect and my next scan and mammogram are only a few months away but I can’t seem to get away from it. Has anyone else had this? Especially so far down the line?

HappyFeet1 over 2 years ago

Hi Wishfulthinking, sorry you’re having this worry, I haven’t had these specific symptoms but I’ve had other issues in between yearly mammograms over the last few years. I’m 4 years too since surgery. I’d self refer back to the breast clinic in your situation. I’ve done this if I’ve thought something didn’t seem right eg had a bit of nipple discharge the summer before last. I phoned the clinic and was seen within a few days. Had mammogram and ultrasound as well as manual examination. Thankfully all seemed ok and has remained so since then. As they did the mammogram before it was ‘due’ on the yearly surveillance, my subsequent mammograms are now in summer instead of autumn.
Please don’t feel you’re bothering the nurses or wasting anybody’s time. I always hate phoning but feel better once I have. And definitely better once it’s been investigated.
Wishing you well, do keep posting and let us know how you get on. Love and hugs, HFxx

HappyFeet1 xx

Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi

Wishfulthinking over 2 years ago in reply to HappyFeet1

Thanks HappyFeet1 for your words of advice and support. I’ve been worrying about it for quite a long time and almost wishing my life away till the next scan and mammogram tells me my cancer is back or not!. At least then I’ll know what I’m dealing with, whether bad news or good! Sad, eh?!

Thanks again

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