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Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 16 9:03pm | Replies (242)Comment receiving replies
I’m happy to answer any questions if it helps you. The deep itching was the same breast but further center than the lump under my arm. My nipple was also itchy. At the time, I didn’t connect it with breast cancer, but in hindsight I believe those were my cues. So many other things went ‘upside down’ in my life at that point, it’s kind of a blur, but yes…I’m quite certain we did some kind of biopsy because I clearly remember the surgeon telling me we caught it at stage 0 (which I didn’t even know existed). Later I had a sentinel node biopsy done…and then the bilateral mastectomies. Correct…no radiation (or chemo) this time…they said my skin/tissue was already ‘toast’. Mentally, intentionally fight against fear…but I do think your itching alone is something you need to get checked out. Sending you ((hugs)) of encouragement! 🩷
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I know my comment may sound silly and you may not know the answer but I'm going to ask anyway. I had IDC in my right nipple area which was not caught by mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. My Dr knew something wasn't right, so she conducted a punch biopsy which showed cancer. I had partial mastectomy with removal of two lymph nodes which revealed I had very small amounts of cancer cells in them. I am now experiencing itching in both underarms which causes redness. I went to a dermatologist, and they didn't seem too concerned but they don't know my background. I tried to explain to them, but they didn't take time to listen. I am scheduled for mammogram and ultrasound in September. Do you think this could be related to BC? BTW I was ER/PR+. Thank you, Traci
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Thank you, I appreciate your responses so much!
You might have said this already, but how far apart was the 2nd cancer from the first?
I was diagnosed in May of 2023, so I keep thinking it’s too soon for it to be back in just a little over a year, especially while taking Tamoxifen.
But I suppose stranger things have happened…..