Recurrent pain post lumpectomy

Katz63

Katz63 wrote:

Hi ladies

I'd like your advice.  I was dx 18mths ago, IDC, Grade 2, x3 l/nodes removed - negative, lumpectomy, developed a huge abcess post 1st chemo (TC) which caused delay of 2 months in chemo.  Had TCx4 total and radio x6 weeks with ongoing lymphoedema, recurrent breast infections and loads of antibiotics.  This breast has never felt right, currently on more antibiotics (dose 13! script from radio onc.to use when needed), lymphoedema and pain again. I use cortisone cream for itchy rash that reoccurs and have some dimpling at lumpectomy site.  I've done lymphoedema massage which is fabulous but am concerned re skin changes and pain. Had bone scan, ultrasounds, CT in March, negative. I do have a ? oil cyst which has been there for over 12 months now. Should I ask for an MRI?  I've had enough of the stress this causes. Has anyone out there had a reoccurence following this? Would appreciate your thoughts. I am considering a double mastectomy! Enough is enough...