New pain in good breast ,stressed
Hi all just wondering if anyone started getting pain in their good breast ? Little back ground ,fist time diagnosed in 2011 ,local recurrance 2021 ,finished all chemo treatment jan 23 . Since then have been diagnosed with having had a TIA (not related and years ago ) and then diagnosed with cardiac issues (seeing cardiologist next week)
I’m on 6 month Ct scans with oncology and all so far is clear . But I’ve noticed I’m getting annoying pain in the same area of my good breast that comes and goes in bouts in exactly the same spot and is getting more noticeable . If I press in the area it’s sore and I can feel lumpy tissue . I have breast clinic appt in September so am thinking just wait and see but am also getting a little anxious . Would it be stress from all other issues going on ? Am I just being overly anxious ? Thanks for reading . Xx
Dear Wilmaone.
Thank you for posting on our online community. I am sorry to read about your history of breast cancer, but I am delighted that your treatment went well.
I hope you will hear from others in a similar situation. Meanwhile, I have attached some information on breast pain. Breast pain is most common between the ages of 40-60 and is often related to fluctuations in our female hormones. Breast tissue by its very nature is lumpy and bumpy, particularly in the area closest to your arm pit. I can understand the anxiety this is causing you, especially when you consider your history of breast cancer. As this symptom is new and you can also feel lumpy tissue in that area, I recommend that you contact the breast clinic to organise a review, rather than waiting until your appointment in September.
If you would like to speak to one of our cancer nurses, please phone our support line. Our number is 1800 200 700 and we are here Monday-Friday, from 0900-1700.
Kind regards,
Cancer Nurse