I was wondering if anyone else had pain coming from their tumour? I’ve had 2 cycles EC and so far my tumour hasn’t shrunk (from Dr and my feeling it, not had a scan). Im ER/PR- and HER2+ Grade 3. I’m getting horrible shooting pains from my tumour, the rest of my breast and my other breast feel fine. I’m just a bit frightened it’s from the tumour growing.
Hiya, yes, I’ve had pain too. I’m about to have my 4th EC. I don’t know what the pain means though. My oncologist said that the lump had shrunk significantly last time I saw her 2 weeks ago. Mine hurts to lie on too and it takes me a while to get comfy in bed.
I had surgery first so can’t comment. But wondering if you are on the monthly chemo threads where you could ask if anyone else is experiencing this.
This is a link for February chemo starters 2025
March 2025 chemo starters
As you are also HER2+ you may lose like to join the HER2+ and need some buddies which is a thread that has been going strong for over a year. Many at different stages of treatment and quite a few who had chemo to shrunk their tumours. Here’s a link for the thread
Hope the links help to connect with others in a similar situation to you.
Like @naughty_boob I also had surgery first so not in the same situation. However, my surgery sites (boob and lymph node but particularly lymph node) would hurt and swell for a few days each chemo cycle. The nurses checked it out and whilst they couldn’t explain it, they weren’t concerned. Chemo does funny things to places you don’t expect!