Hil all
so my story goes on to say I am fed up is an understatement. I had a lumpectomy in apr radiotherapy in June and everything went really well. However, in July I got a skin infection in my scar had antibiotics for a week and it cleared. On 27th August I woke up with a very red tender breast so went to the GP who prescribed antibiotics for 2 weeks, however, on the Tuesday it was so swollen I got sent to the hospital where there drained what they said was a seroma, two days later it was back with vengeance so I went back and had it drained again.
They said no puss but there was definitely infection which I already knew. An appointment was made with my surgeon on the following week, so I went to see her but again it had swollen up she looked at it and gave me more antibiotics for another 10 days at this point I have already been in them for 11 days, but I do what they say.
I was also sent for another scan the next day. I had a scan and she again drained it 3rd time now is a week, she said she could see what she thought was cellulitis/ mastitis but to be sure would do another biopsy to make sure they hadn’t missed anything when they removed my cancer. Results in 7-10 days, in the process she pricked her finger so we then had to go for blood tests for her benefit which I had no problem with as she was the most helpful but just a bit more stress, 3 hours later I went home.
And guess what it’s swollen again, what an earth do I do now, just leave it as they sent me a text last night for another appointment in two weeks! Do i wait a whole two weeks with a still swollen red breast and to top it off this morning I can hardly move my wrist, god knows what’s wrong with that, I haven’t banged it or anything it just started to hurt late afternoon and this morning is swollen and I can hardly move it! Could it be anything to do with the cellulitis they mention in my breast or the Anastrozole I have been taking for 6 months. Long story I know, but every time I email the BCN they either respond days later or not at all. I am so fed up, what do I do now, I can’t keep going to the hospital sitting waiting and having it drained surely? I’ll be getting a Xmas card from them soon or loyalty points and they must be just as sick of me, I feel so bloody useless, and I’ve already had to cancel two holidays which were moved due to covid and are supposed to be going again in 5 weeks!!!!
very depressed x
Hi Jaxs, sorry you’re having this ongoing issue, sounds horrible. I’m sure none of the hospital is sick of you, and I think you do need to contact them or someone as the wrist is a new development. Only a medic will be able to ascertain if it’s related or not, but it does sound like too much of a coincidence so I feel you need advice. I’m on Anastrozole too and get joint pains but not swelling. Then again we’re all different!
I’m sure you yourself are well sick of hospital visits but it needs investigated. Sending love and a very gentle virtual hug, HFxx
Hi Jaxs,
I am not taking Anastrazole but I have had cellulitis more than once. This wasn't related to breast cancer because the last time I had it was in 2009. I know from experience it can be difficult to treat so I think you should go back to the hospital because they will know how best to treat what you are going through.
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