Hello lilley1
Thanks for posting. This sounds like difficult time for you, and it can be hard to know sometimes whether symptoms are as a result of treatment for breast cancer and where to get further information.
I wonder if you have contacted your treatment team or breast care nurse about the symptoms you have before seeing a podiatrist. It may be helpful to get their opinion in addition to seeing your GP.
It sounds as if your symptoms started soon after finishing your chemotherapy.Some chemotherapy drugs given for breast cancer can cause hand-foot syndrome (sometimes known as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia)…You can read about these particular drugs in the link above, and also information about the symptoms and possible ways to help manage them. You may also find our top tips useful. It’s good to read that the remedies you have tried are having some effect.
We offer a range of free supportive services for anyone who has had a diagnosis of breast cancer which you may be interested in. They include face to face and online courses and events. For more details about all of these services, please see the information on the link.
You may find our Someone Like Me service particularly helpful. This service can match you with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience to you. You can be in touch with your volunteer by phone or email and they can share their personal experiences to answer your questions, offer support or simply listen to how you are feeling.
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Best wishes
Carolyn
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