Worried...

shanabana

I was diagnosed with IDC and DCIS in my right breast two years ago (at age 25). I had a bilateral mastectomy (modified radical on my right breast and total on my left breast because I had calcifications). I had no positive lymph nodes.I then had radiation. I was also immediately started on Zoladex/Tamoxifen b/c my cancer was ER/PR positive. After doing the Oncotype Dx test and getting a score of 29, my onco said I needed a hysterectomy like yesterday so I did that in April 2009. I did have delayed reconstruction with tissue expanders which were placed in November 2008 and then exchanged for saline implants in March 2009. I'm currently on Femara because Arimidex and I didn't get along. I've been feeling better and stronger all the time, but particularly since December of 09.

This past Thursday I started having some weird chest pains. Definitely not heart pain, more like breast bone, pectoral muscle or lymph node pain. It is deep back behind my implant so I can examine it to see if there is a lump but it is causing my lymph nodes to flair. The kicker is that it is mostly in my LEFT breast which was the noncancerous side. I'm having a little of this pain in my right side but it is much more pronounced on the left side. It hurts when I take deep breaths. Not a constant pain, but definitely I'm concerned.

I don't fool around with this stuff because I'm a wife and mom of to young children and I fully intend on seeing them into adulthood. I called my breast doctor and I'm going in this Thursday, but I'm new to this and wanted to see what you all think? Have you had a recurrance? What were your symtoms? Do you think I'm overreacting?

 I never know what doctor to see. In this case I was wondering if I should call the plastic surgeon but then I thought better of it. Do you guys struggle with this?

 Sorry for the long post. I appreciate your feedback!

TriciaK

I'm sorry but did'nt have recon so can/t comment, but hope other's can help you.   I'd see my onc if the pain persists or breast surgeon.

Hope all is okay

Tricia x

TriciaK

I'm sorry but did'nt have recon so can/t comment, but hope other's can help you.   I'd see my onc if the pain persists or breast surgeon.

Hope all is okay

Tricia x