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Tess1701
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Hi, 

I have been experiencing a really itchy right breast for a week or more and I'm wondering if I should get it checked out? 
 

I'm 33 and I have endometriosis. I am currently on month 11 of an 18 month Zoladex treatment course. I also use everol 25 patches. 
 

I first noticed the itching just over a week ago. It's not all the time but several times throughout the day. It's like something is irritating me but there's nothing there. I'm wondering with the treatment I'm on should I be concerned? 
 

Many thanks for any advice.

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    Hi Tess1701,

    I would definitely go and see your GP and ask to be referred to the breast clinic.  I know this will be worrying for you but it needs checking out thoroughly.  Itchiness was a symptom I had some time before I was diagnosed with a very early and small invasive breast cancer last year.   That being the case, that does NOT mean that this will be your outcome.  You will more than likely be fine and only a small percentage of people with breast issues actually go on to be diagnosed with cancer.  It's wise to get any change in the breasts checked out though.
    All the best.

    Mary.

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    Thank you for all the replies everyone. 
     

    my son has been poorly in hospital since Monday and therefore my own problem has gone on the back burner but thank you for the advice I will definitely be getting this checked out. 
     

    thanks again ️

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