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Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 25 10:18am | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
I had radiation in February 2022 and started aromatase inhibitor in March. Some swelling developed soon after, left breast is about one cup size larger than the right. In last six months I started having some dull pain near breastbone, top and side of breast near underarm. I’m also having more nerve sensation going down the arm. There are also a couple of very tender spots in the breast itself. It’s all likely due to the radiation given my low risk factor for early recurrence. My next oncology appt is in March.
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@gldilli - Thank you for the information. I am not a doctor, but I recommend you call your surgeon's office and request to be seen as soon as possible. Please don't wait until your oncology visit to discuss it with the oncologist.
@gldilli - Yes, it may all be explained away: It could all be due to the surgery, radiation, or the aromatase inhibitors, and I believe some of these symptoms are so. However, determining quickly the nature of ALL of your symptoms will give you peace of mind.
HUGS,
D.
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Please don’t wait until your next appointment. Call your oncologist’s office and tell them all your symptoms! You could also call your breast surgeon’s office-my surgery was 2.5 years ago, and I still see the surgeon’s NP every six months, and call her anytime with questions or concerns. I think someone should check this out ASAP.
That said, could this be breast lymphedema? I have that, and my PT said she’s seen the affected breast swell to enormous proportions. My case is thankfully mild, and very easily managed with specific exercises and a Swell Spot.
Anyway, please don’t wait! Keep me posted if you can. Hugs 🤗