Just wanted some advice. I had lumpectomy/chemo/rads in 2004 and Tamoxifen since. All went well, checkups fine except for developing lymphoedema earlier this year.
Over the last few weeks I have been aware of some discomfort in a particular patch on my ribs (other side to breast tumour). It’s tender to touch and I am sometimes aware of it but it’s not a major problem. there’s no bruising and I don’t recall injuring the area. Just wondered whether this should ring alarm bells or not! I know I need to probably get it checked out but wanted to hear from you lot first!!
I had original bc diagnosis just over 10 years ago, re-occurrence on other breast about 5 years ago and secondaries of bones and liver about 18 months ago. After re-occurrence I had tender spot on lower rib on same side as the second mastectomy for re-occurrence. The tenderness went on for years on and off. I got it checked out on scans but nothing showed up. The surgeon seemed to think it was not that unusual after bc surgery. Assuming tenderness was caused by the recent op, I thought this a bit odd - do they lean on your ribs during the op?!
I had already had tram flap reconstruction on side of first mastectomy, it may be that tenderness was a result of that - they did push your insides around during that op…
I am not sure any of this will help you, except to say that I thought it worth checking out the tenderness, and the medics took my concerns seriously.
Thanks LottieLemon. I love the idea of them leaning on you during surgery. conjures up a great picture! I guess I am worried as this is the other side to my surgery which was only a lumpectomy and was over 4 years ago.
Hi Hatts
the trouble is once you have suffered this disease anything we come across we automatically think is that it is back!!! Only getting it checked out will you put your mind at rest.