Hi all, this is my first time posting. I was diagnosed with stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma in late November. I’ve got a 28mm tumor and two lymph nodes involved. Weakly ER positive, HER2 negative, grade 3.
my treatment plan is currently 6 rounds of chemo (EC-T) then a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Due to be scanned after the second cycle of chemo to check progress, if no change or signs it’s growing then I’ll have the surgery earlier. I had my first round of chemo on the 30th December, so almost two weeks ago.
My tumor is at the side of my right breast.
What’s worrying me is that I’ve been a little bit swollen on the side of the breast that’s affected, and a bit around where my bra line is. I’ve been doing a lot of self examination which I know I shouldn’t, so not sure if that’s part of it. Yesterday, and what’s been worrying me the most, I noticed a dip in the skin above where the tumour is. I can still feel the tumour but it doesn’t feel as large as before, but not sure if this is due to swelling as previously it was very noticeable and easy to feel. I’ve read the skin dip can be a side effect of chemo as it breaks down the cancer cells, but also that it can be a sign of progression.
im going to call and leave a message for my breast nurses so I can hopefully get an examination asap, but I wondered if anyone else had ever noticed this after a round of chemo? I have to admit I’m having a bit of a panic.
Hi Blueelfin
Welcome to the forum, I'm Daisy53 one of the Community Champions on this forum. I'm sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer. While I haven't a answer for you I thought I'd reply to you to welcome you to the forum. This reply will move you to the top of the discussion. Hopefully someone will be along shortly with an answer.
Wishing you the best of luck with the rest of your treatment.
Best wishes
Daisy53
