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Smelling cancer!

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 24 8:31am | Replies (103)

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@mammam

I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer was into lymph nodes, had double mastectomy, chemo radiation had very strong underarm odour, had to get special deoderant went away after treatment, i have very sensitive nose as well, noticed it start to come back again so found your experience online. i am now 1 1/2 years post treatment concerned its coming back thought i was imagining things but those around me noticed the odour too. not sure of connection

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@mammam
For me, the smell went away somewhat after the lumpectomy and then completely after the second tumor was removed. If you haven't had a mammogram in the recent past or an MRI breast or PET scan, maybe discuss your concerns with your oncologist to see if they can do further testing to reassure you that all is well.