Hello everyone. I am currently going through chemotherapy for BC diagnosed in early January. Grade 3 multi focal no lymph node involvement. I had a ct scan at end of jan which showed nothing worrying except a small lesion on liver they are not concerned about. I developed a numb patch on my hip just after first chemotherapy about 7 weeks ago. I also have some mild hip and back pain ( not when standing) and my feet and hands get pins and needles in certain positions ( sitting, lying down) I am obviously worried about mets to spine. Onc says the chemo I am on ( ec) does not cause tingling to feet and hands. She sent me for x rays and they have come back clear but because I have gone on about it she has sent me for MRI. She said she doesn’t think I need it and will be very surprised if there is anything on it. But surely nothing else could cause these symptoms? Worried sick again. Not sleeping and sick of poking my numb patch of skin in the hope the feeling has come back!
Dear Caz13
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