Is it back ?

I had breast cancer in 2009, l had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy, after a year of treatment l was told there was NED. I'm now 66 and l've been having a shooting pain in the same breast, it feels hot, but when l touch it it's not, and its not red, l think my skin is hardening under my nipple, but l don't know if l'm imagining it or not, a few years ago l went to get my breaast checked because l was sure l felt a lump in the same area, they said it was a rib l was feeling, l felt so stupid at the time..This pain and itch have been going on for a few month now, it doesn't get any worse, but it also doesn't any better, has anyone else had this after having breast cancer years prior ? 

  • Hi  

    Im afraid i have no knowledge of breast cancer, but if you are concerned please make an appointment with your gp it's better to be safe than sorry and don't worry about feeling stupid. Xx

  • HI Jiggs1960,

    A very warm welcome to the forum.

    I am sorry to hear about your concerns. We are always advised to have any change in our breasts checked out as soon as possible.  There is no need to feel stupid if nothing is found. Only 20% of all the people who attend the breast clinic will  get a cancer diagnosis. I had 2 bouts of breast cancer in 2010, but have had to return a few times with changes. Although I had 1 diagnosis of pre-cancer in the other breast, most of the other changes were due to scar tissue.

    Please see your GP as soon as you can to get this investigated - it is always better to be safe rather than sorry! Your GP can refer you back to the breast clinic, via the 2 week referral pathway, if there is a suspicion of anything untoward.

    Do please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Thank you Jolamine, l will keep in touch, l will let you know what my diagnosis is, thank you for your reply..xx