Breast pain during chemo?

[jjjane97]

Hi all,

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.

Thanks in advance x x

[traceyp23]

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.

[naughty_boob]

Hi @jjjane97

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

February 2025 chemo starters

This topic is for anyone starting chemo in February 2025 to share thoughts and feelings in a supportive environment. You can find more info on chemo on our pages Chemotherapy for breast cancer | Breast Cancer Now

March 2025 chemo starters

March 2025 chemo starters

This topic is for anyone starting chemo in March 2025 to share thoughts and feelings in a supportive environment. You can find more info on chemo on our pages Chemotherapy for breast cancer | Breast Cancer Now

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

HER2+ and need some buddies

Phew. Panic over. The weird nipple/areola thing is nothing to worry about. Just lymph fluid draining from my seroma into my breast, hardening things up and generally causing havoc. There’s nothing to be done except wait, massage and exercise. I’ve already waited 7 months and am getting too impatient. Reminder to self: Calm down.

Hope the links help to connect with others in a similar situation to you.

[norts]

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!