8 years remission and now I have concerns

canden7
canden7 Member Posts: 2
edited October 2017 in Pain

I was stage3 triple negative at 35 yrs old. Had 6 months chemo, 37 radiation treatments, double mastectomy, latissimus flap both sides and several other surgeries including hysterectomy. I’ve been in remission 8 years and recently I’ve been having itching, burning, pain and rash in the original cancer breast. Should I be concerned? Any help from anyone would be appreciated. I know in the beginning there was itching because of the nerves but I haven’t experienced any in the past couple of years.

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  • pupmom
    pupmom Member Posts: 5,068
    edited October 2017

    Please talk with your doctor! (((HUGS)))

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited October 2017

    None of us are doctors but worse case scenario from what I understand would be IBC. It’s when the breast is dimpling, really red and there is usually a rash.

    I had something similar but it look like bad bruising. I didn’t remember running into anything so I was scared out of my mind. It seemed to show up overnight. I read everything I could get my hands on to allay my fears but looking back I shouldn’t have because it only frightened me more. My husband said I should go back to the West Cancer Clinic where I had treatments, etc. this was on a Sunday so needless to say I didn’t sleep at all that night.

    The next morning it looked like the bruising had faded so I decided to wait a few more days. Several days later it was almost gone. Big relief.

    Hope it’s nothkng for you too. Keep us posted.

    Diane

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  • Jackster51
    Jackster51 Member Posts: 357
    edited October 2017

    canden, are you still followed by an oncologist? It would be worth a visit to get it checked out. Hoping its nothing!

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