Hi all.
I thought I would join a forum to ask for some advice here.
To start a little background history. I have 3 sisters, 2 of which had breast cancer. 1 of them sadly no longer here.
About 4 years ago, I had a mammogram done after finding a small lump, which proved to be ok, but they still did a biopsy as I had microcalcifications in my left breast. I had a follw up one done a year later, but then moved to a different county. They did one more up here, and said all was ok and I didn’t need screening anymore unless there was a problem. I am 40 by the way, so not done regularly here at my age.
2 years ago I was diagnosed with a type of ovarian cancer, which led to a partial then a full hysterectomy, then 9 weeks of chemo.
I have recently had a few breast problems. About 6 weeks ago the armpits seemed swollen and a little achy. I checked with a member of the oncology team, but the person I saw was at the end of a shift, was running 4 hours late and had no idea about my case. She said it was probably just an infection. I was due for my blood test results I had done 2 weeks prior but they had gone missing, and she said not to worry all should be ok. She never sent me for an xray either like they usually do.
Anyway, after this I also developed serious itching over my body, especially on both breast, tops of my arms, around my collar bone both sides and down my sides. Probably irrelevant, but thought I would mention it. Saw my one gp who said to try e45 which gives some relief even though just temporary.
About a month ago, I noticed what looked like a blood blister, but not raised on my left breast. This developed over a few days changing to look like a small bite (looked like 2 marks in the middle), and had a red rash around it. My breast still itched alot, so could have been caused from scratching. Again I saw my gp after another couple of days and my breast feeling tender leading away from the sore. I thought it was maybe infected. He said it didnt look infected and gave me a cream to try for 5 days. This didnt clear it up. I still have a sore there now. It is a scab, with a white ring then a red ring round it. It is not getting any better. Anyway, my other breast got a nip from a child at work. (I work with children with autism and a 4 year old got me). This had a similar appearance and 2 sores. It scabbed like the other one, but now has healed. The scabs have gone and left just a slight red mark where they were. This has made me realise how the other one isnt clearing up.
Also the right breast over the last 2 weeks has grown and seems swollen. I first noticed this when I started nearly popping out of normal wear bras on this side. It has always been slightly bigger, but it has definitely got bigger again. Yesterday I took off my bra to also see a red rash down the side, (which could be chafing from bra), and today my bra felt really uncomfortable on that side… it also feels alot heavier than the other one. After talking to my partner he measured them as if I was going for a bra and overall I have suddenly gone up 2 cup sizes, which I am guessing is from this breast.
I just wondered if anyone on here has had any similar problems, or can give advice. I am booking an appointment with my gp, but have been told they are completely overbooked for the next 2 weeks at least.
I am not particularly worried but I guess I am concerned enough to start looking this up and seeking advice from people.
Many thanks
Jo
