I was treated for Breast Cancer in 2011. I had a Lumpectomy, reduction on other side, Radiotherapy, Herceptin and Tamoxifen.
I have for the last 5wks or so had severe pain in my shoulder, nerve pain in my chest/ribs and armpit. Shingles was suspected but no rash transpired and pain became more widespread and severe. Returned to GP (different) Dr re examined but this time examined my left breast too as by this point I was also getting nerve type.pain through my nipple to the back of the breast and also from the side to the same point. I was having night sweats and was exhausted by every sfternoon.The Dr said breast felt slightly lumpy so she would do an urgent referral back to the breast clinic. My appt came for the 13th Sept. However since Thurs last week my pain has become horrendous and over the weekend I now have a very swollen shoulder with a bony bump that is visible, pains in my arms along with all the previous pain points.
I returned to the Dr this morning and she was lovely and said she agreed with my concern that this could be metastases in the bone. She sent me straight to X-Ray for Shoulder and Chest and my breast clinic appt has been brought forward to Friday 8th.
At this point in time my head is all over the place and as I found these forums a great support first time round I thought I would pop back over.
Hi Phoenix363 , more hugs to you, sorry you’ve had to come back here but definitely a great place for support and shared experiences. Horrible to be in limbo land, waiting for tests and results, we’ll all be thinking of you and holding your hand from all around. Fingers crossed for Friday and for results, keep posting and let us know how it’s going. And for general chat, the Awake thread in the General Discussions section usually has someone lurking around, often in the wee sma’ hours as well as during the day! Love and hugs, HFxx
HappyFeet1 xx
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