Hi all
I am half way through my chemo, 3xFEC and 3 Taxotere, after having lumpectomy in Sept. My breasts have become tender, no specific lumps or sore spots just generally sore if pressed or if OH gives me a cuddle.
I think I should probably phone the beast clinic but dread the thought of further examinations. Anyone else had the same problem?
Anne
Hi Anne
i had lumpectomy in Oct and half way through epi xeloda (on TACT trial). My bc breast is very tender at times after settling down a while ago it seems to have erupted again.
Went to see onc today for an appointment anyway told him who examined me and said all was well normal etc.
I would mention to bcn though to be on the safe side.
xx
Hi Blondebird
That’s reasurring thanks. I am going to see onc tomorrow so will mention to her then phone bcn. Makes it so much easier when someone else is experiencing it.
Thanks Anne xx
Hi Anne
Maybe it’s a hormonal thing. I’m 39 but haven’t had a period since just after 1st FEC last June, but my breast do still sometimes feel like they did before a period.
Hope the onc is able to answer your worries
Kinden
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Hi both
I spoke to onc who checked and examined me assured me it was nothing to worry about and hormonal - phew. I have a had a marina coil for years so no periods to guage when I’m going through the menopause but assume this is it which is a relief,.
Thanks for support Anne x
Don’t want to scare anyone but I had pain in right bresat for 9 months before I was seen by a breast specialist in May 08, he said there was absoloutely nothing wrong with me and it was hormonal, advised me to take Evening Primrose Oil and said his goodbyes. Had I not made a fuss and insisted on a scan my BC wouldn’t have been diagnosed 3 weeks later.
My breast has been sore and tender during FEC so I am hoping this is normal but have mentioned it several times to BC nurse who says “It’s just anxiety.”
I think maybe chemo stirs up the cells and whilst it’s killing them that causes tenderness.