Results from Burning

maryannrogers
maryannrogers Member Posts: 115
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Just got back from the doctor and she said the burning feeling under my arm is perfectly normal. The little bit of swelling is from post-op. She said the burning will probably be going on for quite awhile. She said there is a medicine that would help the nerves, but will wait for later for that. She said I'm healing beautifully. Will be seeing oncologist tomorrow who is supposed to be very good,, but doctor told me I definitely will be needing chemo.

I dread this and am scared out of my wits. Being sick and bald. Isn't that something to look forward to!

Love,
Maryann

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  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    I am glad that the burning
    I am glad that the burning is normal, but, sorry about the chemo! We are here to support and help you Maryann!

    Hugs, Noel
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930
    Noel said:

    I am glad that the burning
    I am glad that the burning is normal, but, sorry about the chemo! We are here to support and help you Maryann!

    Hugs, Noel

    Just wishing you good luck
    Just wishing you good luck Maryann!
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    Some good news, some not so good...
    Glad the "burning" sensation turned out to be nothing of concern, and that you're healing so well - good news!

    Chemo - yes, not so good news. Scary - yes, of course. Yet, it IS doable. Many of us here have been through it, or are currently in treatment. We'll all be here for you, Maryann.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    Maryann......
    Just look at how far you have come in such a short time! You were terrified of surgery...as we all were. But you did it and you are doing well!

    You can also do the chemo! You may or may not be sick. If you are, your onc can help you out with some very good meds.

    Bald, yes, but it is only temporary.

    You will find out that you are far stronger than you ever thought! And we will be here to help you when you need help.

    Hugs,

    CR
  • maryannrogers
    maryannrogers Member Posts: 115
    Thank you all for the
    Thank you all for the encouragement. You are all awesome!!!

    Love,
    Maryann
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    CR1954 said:

    Maryann......
    Just look at how far you have come in such a short time! You were terrified of surgery...as we all were. But you did it and you are doing well!

    You can also do the chemo! You may or may not be sick. If you are, your onc can help you out with some very good meds.

    Bald, yes, but it is only temporary.

    You will find out that you are far stronger than you ever thought! And we will be here to help you when you need help.

    Hugs,

    CR

    Just wishing you good luck
    I want to wish you good luck with your chemo Maryann! I didn't have to have chemo, so, I
    don't know from personal experience what it is like. But, so many here have had it, and, will help you thru it.
  • elm3544
    elm3544 Member Posts: 748

    Thank you all for the
    Thank you all for the encouragement. You are all awesome!!!

    Love,
    Maryann

    Your appointment tomorrow
    Palo Verde sets you up with an appointment to talk to a chemo nurse before you begin treatment. Mine was on a Friday and I started the following Monday. I met with Mary, who is very nice. I hope you get her. She explained all the different drugs to me, answered questions and even gave me an informative DVD which I watched during the appointment. Then of course I found this website and read everything that was posted about the treatment I am having. It really helped me to read what everyone had to say about the chemo drugs and all the other things that I had no idea about. I will be thinking of you tomorrow!
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    Glad you found out that the
    Glad you found out that the burning is normal Maryann!
  • piseminger
    piseminger Member Posts: 35
    I wish you the best with the
    I wish you the best with the chemo. Don't let them scare you with all the possible side effects. They have to tell you about them but that doesn't mean you will have any of them. Hair loss yes but the rest not necessarily. I was blessed to have only have hair loss, minimal quizziness and some fatigue. I was able to due a full time teaching internship during my chemo.
    You can do this Maryann.
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188

    Thank you all for the
    Thank you all for the encouragement. You are all awesome!!!

    Love,
    Maryann

    Burning....
    Maryann, sorry to hear about the chemo. But it will be one more arsenal in your war aginst BC that will only be on your side!! As for the burning...I am going through the same thing. Very painful down the back of my arm too. It hurts if my clothing touches it. I was told that your deep nerves are cut during surgery and they need to heal and grow new endings (and there are lots of little ones!). It has calmed down a good bit and it's been 1 month since my surgery, but not completely gone. Takes a long time to go away but gets better each week! :) Pammy
  • maryannrogers
    maryannrogers Member Posts: 115
    Again, thanks for all the
    Again, thanks for all the support. I will keep you posted. My appointment with the oncologist is 9:00 this morning. Will be going for breakfast aftwards with my daughters, but home after that.

    Yes, I feel so much better talking to all of you.

    Will stay in touch and let you know what I found out.

    Love,
    Maryann
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598

    Again, thanks for all the
    Again, thanks for all the support. I will keep you posted. My appointment with the oncologist is 9:00 this morning. Will be going for breakfast aftwards with my daughters, but home after that.

    Yes, I feel so much better talking to all of you.

    Will stay in touch and let you know what I found out.

    Love,
    Maryann

    Wishing you good luck
    Wishing you good luck Maryann. Glad the burning is something normal.

    Keep posting and update us!