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DCIS stage 0 grade 3, clean margins and lymph nodes lumpectomy. 20 radiation treatments.
Currently experiencing some discomfort in that breast. I had no discomfort until now and it worries me.
In PT as I fractured my back right after radiation. It has put a strain on my left arm and possibly those breast muscles or tissue (?)
Does this make sense. Going in for radiation follow up appointment this Thursday. Oncologist in a couple of weeks.
Also started Anastrozole a few weeks ago but not sure this is a symptom from that.
Any thoughts?
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Hello @flowergal - I am sorry to hear about the issues you have been having. Particularly your back fracture! Do you have Osteopenia or Osteoporosis?
As you have already found out, radiation can cause discomfort in the breast; however, the back fracture can also affect different muscles. These are all things you may want to bring up with your surgeon, but also with your GP. Are you seeing an orthopedic doctor for the back? You can ask him/her if and how the fracture may affect the rest of your body. Your PT specialist may also be a good source of information.
Anastrozole is an Aromatase Inhibitor and has side effects:
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hormone-therapy-for-breast-cancer/about/pac-20384943#:~:text=Aromatase%20inhibitors%20are%20medicines%20that,hormones%20they%20need%20to%20grow.
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/anastrozole-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20061868
- https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal-therapy/arimidex?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj4vdtPWygwMV3mtHAR0S2AflEAAYAiAAEgJ0mvD_BwE
If you have any questions about your use of Anastrozole and its side effects, I recommend you talk to your Oncologist if your side effects are bothersome, he/she can change it or perhaps change doses.
HUGS!
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@flowergal, yikes! Fracturing your back is not something you needed or wanted, I'm sure. I know one's fear leaps directly to breast cancer symptoms or treatment symptoms. However, I can also imagine that the fracture is the likely culprit for radiating pain, including to the breast. But I'm not a doctor. What did you learn at your radiation follow-up?