Hi, I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in November 2017 (I was 42 at the time). Right breast. Treatment was surgery (in December 2017) and then 15 sessions of Radiotherapy plus 3 boosts given my young age (radiotherapy finished on 18 March 2018). For the past week I have been having pain/stinging/itching in my left breast as well as pain in my left armpit. No obvious rash or swelling. I have also noticed pain in my upper left back area and shoulder blade. I have an appt at the breast clinic tomorrow (Tues 13 June) related to lumpiness I had felt in my right breast (about 4-5 weeks’ ago). I will mention the symptoms in my left breast tomorrow but I am worried…
Dear VPW
Thinking about you, hopefully all’s goes well tomorrow, fingers crossed they don’t find anything to sinister, unfortunately we all and understandably worry so much after having breast cancer.
Would love to know how things went for you so went you are feeling up to it please let us know.
biggest hug for tomorrow Tili 
Hello VPW
Thanks for your post. As Tili says, it’s understandable that you’re worried about your symptoms following your diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer.
Although it’s not possible to say what is causing the pain and tingling in your armpit, it’s good to know you are getting assessed in the clinic tomorrow.
You could contact your breast care nurse to see if you could meet at the clinic to discuss how you’re feeling.
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