Hello everyone.
I had a very large DCIS last year & as a consequence had two thirds of my left breast removed, followed by a week of Radiotherapy. Now I have a left pink breast, 3 patches of thickened skin & two of those patches also have orange peel. So, all in all a pretty bleak set of symptoms.
I have seen my GP, who immediately referred me back to the breast clinic - I'd only finished last of my out-patient appointment from the DCIS treatment 3 weeks previously. And now here I am again on the roundabout of apprehension, doom & 100's of miles of travel (it's fair to say I live in a rural area).
On the plus side, I did get my hospital appointment letter today (it's for 10 days time) & they do state the appointment could last 2-3 hours, so it seems likely there will be a fair amount of prodding, poking, squeezing & blood letting going on again.
I'm really struggling this time, as it would appear the cancer has not only come back, but back so fast & likely a worse type.
I've always been unlucky ................. but. c'mon Karma, give me a break.
Hi DIY fanatic welcome to the forum. My Cancer was Lobular but my after symptoms were exactly as you described but It was not a recurrence but Lymphodema in my breast for which I had treatment. Is it possible thats what could be happening for you because it certainly sound like it to me and I hope than it turns out to be that for you and not recurrence.
gail
