I had my second chemo (FEC) last week. This morning I noticed that my breast with the lump had gone puffy on the opposite side to my lump, it looks a slightly paler colour and slightly deformed. Is this normal, has anybody else had this. I am quite worried and have made an appointment with cancer doctor for next week.
Hi Peterbear
While you are waiting for your appointment next week you might find it helpful in the meantime to talk things over with one of our Helplne staff. They will be able to offer you practical information and emotional support. Opening times are 9-5 on weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays. The number is 0808 800 6000.
Very best wishes
Janet
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Good morning Peterbear, I can’t help you with your query but just wanted to say that I am from a group called the September Stars, this is for people that started chemo in September, you will find the thread in Going through treatment, chemo monthly threads. There are almost 40 of us and perhaps someone there may be able to help. Take care
Hi Peterbear,
I had neoadjuvant FEC-T chemo three years ago - it was very successful and shrank my huge tumour a lot. Quite a lot of ladies find that their breast changes during chemo - for some the lump shrinks, for others it stays the same but becomes softer, some find they get shooting pains in the tumour, some don’t notice anything at all. One thing I learned is that we are all very different in how our bodies react. it’s good to mention this to you doctor and get it checked, but it is probably just your body’s way of responding to the drugs.
best wishes for the rest of the treatment and hope it is really effective for you.