I had a mastectomy two years ago, lobular cancer. Had 6 months of chemo followed by radiotherapy and now on Anastrazole and Abemaciclib. Have recently notic d a swelling on my chest the same side as breast cancer. I am terrified it has spread to my chest wall and know I should self refer to my bc team but am too terrified to find out! Can’t bear the thought of it returning as was just turning a corner and looking forward to the future. Please tell me it could be something else!
Hi Pooch
Sorry to hear that you had breast cancer and that you needed a mastectomy. The swelling could be something else but you really need to get it checked out with your breast care team.
Wishing you the best of luck.
Best wishes
Daisy53
Hi there, it's so scary when you find something, but I really recommend you get it checked. Swelling could be lymphoedema, which can be a late side effect of radiotherapy. I have this, I have general swelling and I've been shown massage techniques to ease it. Difficult as it is, I always prefer to know. Best wishes
