Dense Breasts - Breast Cancer Symptoms -

calliegirl
calliegirl Member Posts: 54
in Breast Cancer #1

Hello Ladies,

Hope everyone is having a nice Monday so far and had a pleasent Mother's day weekend...: )

I'm a member of the Uterine Cancer discussion board - Currently in remission with Stage 1 , Grade 1 Endometrial Cancer for approximately 1.5 years in...

I was at my gyno oncologist last week for my every 3 month check up appointment and mentioned that I am having significant amount of left breast pain from my nipple to the back of breast ( if that makes sense...sorry) and also burning sensations. I had a complete hysterectomy along with the removal of both ovaries and tubes back in December 2017 due to the endometrial adenocarcinoma. I am not on any HRT due to the cancer I was dx with and it would not be a good idea as per discussion with my oncologist. Since I am in surgical menopause is this common to have such pain and burning ? I had a 3D mam, back last fall and it came up negative , however it was suggested due to extreme density to have a fast MRI done.

My question did any of you ladies experience this prior to getting dx? There is no history of breast cancer in my family with exception of a great aunt of my Dad's side. I am the first in the family to have cancer, and was confirmed through genetic testing I have Lynch Syndrome, a genetic mutation to getting certain cancers, Endometrial being one of them, along with colon, liver , small bowel etc. However breast cancer is not on that list with regards to Lynch. Also, I am BCRA negative.

 

The concern is...I have heard from other survivors, patients that there is a link with endometrial and breast cancer. Breast cancer being a common secondary cancer after endometrial.

 

Any advice, thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Elena : )

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  • Beepositive
    Beepositive Member Posts: 259 Member
    #2
    Dont Claim anything!!

    Hello Calliegirl...I understand your concerns with Breast Cancer... symptoms vary from NONE TO lumps etc. But dont claim anthing that you dont know to be True...talk to your doctor and get tested for your piece of mind .  you will be fine!!  keep the faith!

    prayers and hugs to you!!

    Beepositive

  • DragonLadyHere
    DragonLadyHere Member Posts: 29
    edited May 2019 #3
    Calliegirl, I had to read

    Calliegirl, I had to read your post a few times, because your story is so similar to mine. I had uterine cancer about a year and a half ago, total hysterectomy and chemo and radiation, but now there's a looming issue with my left breast and I am very worried. Multiple mammograms haven't showed much, but an ultrasound and MRI did yield "something, but we just don't know what it is". I have not had the specific tests you have, and I see a breast doctor next week and my oncologist has ordered a biopsy in a couple weeks. I'm having a fair amount of pain now. I definitely understand your concerns. I'll be thinking of you. I wish us both the best!

     

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