Hi Everyone,

I was diagnosed with a stage 1 breast cancer 3wks who but the MRI has since shown 2 more areas which I am waiting to have biopsies on before a decision is made for surgery.

Since the first biopsy a month ago I have developed aching down my whole arm and even pain in my hand and wrist. It feels exactly like when I was attached by mosquitos and it poisons your bloodstream.

I also keep getting a hot burning sensation under my armpit on and off. Is this just a symptom of breast cancer or is this a symptom it is spreading? 

I am paranoid about it and convinced I can actually feel it taking over my body. I hate all of the waiting between appointments, it’s so hard.

Ive read that when a core biopsy is performed, the needle can push some cells to another site and start a new tumour. It can also break off some cells which can travel to your lymph nodes. I’ve read that this happens in 50% of cases! When I questioned it at the hospital, the Macmillan nurse got a bit cross with me for suggesting it and replied ‘do you think we would be performing biopsies if that were the case?’. But these are university studies I have read and in all fairness, she is a nurse.

Does anyone else have these thoughts or am I just being paranoid? 

Thanks,

Nikki x