New lumps and swelling

woo1973 3 months ago

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Hi everyone, I was diagnosed last October, lump and 2 lymph nodes removed in December, radiotherapy in march and now 5 years letrozole, Sailed through the surgery and radiotherapy, never even considered I wouldn't beat this thing. I'm now having to re-think. The letrozole is horrible, am aching all over, stiff, fighting my hunger hour by hour. Even though the scales are steady I feel flabby and loss of definition. I managed to break my foot 7 weeks ago, that put a stop to the running and hiking I'd managed to keep doing all the way through so far. As soon as I stopped moving my breast swelled up and got tight. I assumed it was fluid gathering from inactivity but saw my GP and he's referred me straight back to breast clinic for a mammogram because there's new lumps under the scar. Think I'm just having a rant because I'm not sure I can do this again. I've been covered in psoriasis since the radiotherapy so having to be referred to skin specialists as well and I keep catching infection after infection, gum infection after fillings, urine infection, thrush etc etc. Also, is anyone else finding anti perspirant stopped working in the effected armpit? As much as I put on, still constantly wet under there. And a random green discharge that comes and goes for a day or 2 every few weeks even though they confirmed I'm post menopause. No idea what's normal side effects and what's not and don't think I make any sense to my GP, just sounds like a load of rambling to me, even when I'm the one saying it. I've taken 4 or 5 course of antibiotics over the last 6 months and now I'm scared they will stop working. Does this sound normal to other people in my position do you think?

moomy 3 months ago

Hi woo1973 that all sounds very tough for you, I would suspect repeated infections needing antibiotics are the cause of the thrush which in itself can give a discharge and really drag you down. I think you need a careful, listening GP to give you proper advice, maybe even a nutritionist?

Hubs had psoriasis so I know it can be upsetting, his came on as a result of extreme stress, I would wonder if your recent outbreak could be a similar result? You’ve certainly had stress!

as for antiperspirant not working in the affected armpit, I guess I’m in a similar boat but have only just finished rads to that area so I’m not sure. I’ve used Mitchum for years and find it very good - but as yet I’m not using anything but lashings of Aveeno under the affected side, it’s pretty numb too.

Hugs xxx

Moomy

woo1973 3 months ago in reply to moomy

I changed to mitchum when my other half very kindly suggested I try something new, it seems to work for the weird new smell but not the wetness. I think maybe I don't moisturise the area enough. I have the numbness too - such a weird feeling! I'm really good with my diet and exercise (or I was till I broke my annoying foot) I think I just thought that I'd get treated and that would be that. It sounds really silly but I didn't even consider that I wouldn't just pick myself up and carry on as normal.

Thanks for listening, just keep reminding myself how lucky I am to be healing and try and keep going

Optimistic l 3 months ago

Hi, I’m on Letrozole and I also found I had a smelly armpit almost straight after a shower. I found a brilliant natural deodorant by Jennifer Young. It works immediately, although it’s quite expensive with postage charge, a pea size amount does the trick. I also have a greenish discharge, which comes and goes. I have sore bones, constant back ache and low mood. I just pray the benefits of taking this drug, out way the side effects. Time will tell. Good luck.

Optimistic l 3 months ago

Hi, for lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment, I follow a class on YouTube called breast Haven. It’s fun, quick and it works.

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