Has anyone else had any bruising on their breast? I seem to be getting them and don't know why. ??
But, I have noticed that I am getting bruises on that breast now, and, don't know why. I didn't before.
Could it just be that my breast is still healing from this last surgery a few months ago and is bruising easily because of all that has been done?
I see my surgeon again in a couple of months, so, I will ask him then. But, wanted to know if anyone else had or was experiencing this too.
Thanks,
Diane
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Hi Diane,
I haven't had
Hi Diane,
I haven't had surgery yet, so I can't directly answer your question. And I don't want to scare you, but bruising can be a symptom of Inflammatory Breast Cancer, especially if it doesn't seem to go away. If that's the case, don't wait to see your doc, and insist on a skin biopsy. The skin biopsy is the only way to diagnose IBC.
Again, I don't want to scare you. It is entirely possible that I am overly sensitive to the topic, since that was my dx.
Best of luck to you, and I hope you don't have to wait long.
Hugs,
Linda0 -
Call your DR!
I have to agree - talk to your DR NOW - not in months. IBC is very aggressive and can literally develope within days. That being said at this point there is no reason at all to assume the worst that is why you need to talk with your DR ASAP - there are many other possibilities. Good Bless and prayers!
Susan0 -
Diane .. Please please please call your doctor .. asapRague said:Call your DR!
I have to agree - talk to your DR NOW - not in months. IBC is very aggressive and can literally develope within days. That being said at this point there is no reason at all to assume the worst that is why you need to talk with your DR ASAP - there are many other possibilities. Good Bless and prayers!
Susan
leave message with his service this week end if possible. Calling Monday a.m. for an appointment this Monday or Tuesday ... and I would sit in the office or on the phone until my doctor or doctors squeezed me in.. just me tho.
Please let us know what's going on.. we are worried!
Strength and Courage:-)
Vicki Sam0 -
Breast specialist
I don't want to scare anyone here, but, to err on the side of caution, I would recommend calling your surgeon sooner or even consider seeing a breast specialist and have them take a look at your breast.
Here are some of the symptoms of inflammatory bc:
"Symptoms include:
•Pain in the breast. Often inflammatory breast cancer is mistaken as a breast infection and treated with antibiotics. If response to antibiotics doesn't occur after a week, request a breast biopsy or referral to a breast specialist.
•Skin changes in the breast area. You may find pink or reddened areas often with the texture and thickness of an orange. (peau d'orange)
•A bruise on the breast that doesn't go away
•Sudden swelling of the breast
•Itching of the breast
•Nipple retraction or discharge
•Swelling of the lymph nodes under the arm or in the neck."
From:
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Hopefully, there is a more benign cause--and I would first call the surgeon. Please keep us posted!0 -
You are all so sweet! I didVickiSam said:Diane .. Please please please call your doctor .. asap
leave message with his service this week end if possible. Calling Monday a.m. for an appointment this Monday or Tuesday ... and I would sit in the office or on the phone until my doctor or doctors squeezed me in.. just me tho.
Please let us know what's going on.. we are worried!
Strength and Courage:-)
Vicki Sam
You are all so sweet! I did call and have an appointment set up for Monday. This is the second set of bruises I have had since the last lumpectomy. The first ones went away, but, then I got these new ones. They do look like bruises, but, dark red, and, are on the incision area. I wake up with them, so, I might be sleeping wrong or doing something at night to make this bruising.
Thank you for your concern and advice! I love you all and will let you know what my surgeon says.
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I am so glad that you areDianeBC said:You are all so sweet! I did
You are all so sweet! I did call and have an appointment set up for Monday. This is the second set of bruises I have had since the last lumpectomy. The first ones went away, but, then I got these new ones. They do look like bruises, but, dark red, and, are on the incision area. I wake up with them, so, I might be sleeping wrong or doing something at night to make this bruising.
Thank you for your concern and advice! I love you all and will let you know what my surgeon says.
Hugs, Diane
I am so glad that you are seeing someone tomorrow. Please let us know. You are in my prayers and I have my fingers crossed that it is something benign.0 -
Yes, good luck with yourCypressCynthia said:I am so glad that you are
I am so glad that you are seeing someone tomorrow. Please let us know. You are in my prayers and I have my fingers crossed that it is something benign.
Yes, good luck with your appointment and let us know. Sending prayers!
Sue0 -
I also had some bruising onRitzy said:Yes, good luck with your
Yes, good luck with your appointment and let us know. Sending prayers!
Sue
I also had some bruising on my breasts, they were dark purple. I also have inflammatory breast cancer, but that was diagnosed over 2 years ago and the bruising just happened a couple months ago. They told me that it was broken blood vessels and they did go away. They said that sometimes it happens sometimes and is really nothing to be overly concerned about, but you should still see your doctor about it.0 -
Good that you called yourDianeBC said:You are all so sweet! I did
You are all so sweet! I did call and have an appointment set up for Monday. This is the second set of bruises I have had since the last lumpectomy. The first ones went away, but, then I got these new ones. They do look like bruises, but, dark red, and, are on the incision area. I wake up with them, so, I might be sleeping wrong or doing something at night to make this bruising.
Thank you for your concern and advice! I love you all and will let you know what my surgeon says.
Hugs, Diane
Good that you called your doctor and can get in to see him. Adding my prayers and good luck.
Hugs, Leeza0 -
I'm glad you're seeing yourDianeBC said:You are all so sweet! I did
You are all so sweet! I did call and have an appointment set up for Monday. This is the second set of bruises I have had since the last lumpectomy. The first ones went away, but, then I got these new ones. They do look like bruises, but, dark red, and, are on the incision area. I wake up with them, so, I might be sleeping wrong or doing something at night to make this bruising.
Thank you for your concern and advice! I love you all and will let you know what my surgeon says.
Hugs, Diane
I'm glad you're seeing your dr. Please let us know what they find.
Hugs,
Linda0 -
bruising
I mentioned I bruise very easily now...to oncolo. she didn't say much! She didnt'seem oncerned!
Sorry you had to have second surgery-happy it was not cancer0 -
Saw my doctor today and hedisneyfan2008 said:bruising
I mentioned I bruise very easily now...to oncolo. she didn't say much! She didnt'seem oncerned!
Sorry you had to have second surgery-happy it was not cancer
Saw my doctor today and he said that they are just bruises, purplish looking, but, just bruises. He said that since it is happening at night, that I am probably doing something at night that caused this. I do sleep on my stomach with my arms under me, so, that is very possible. He said that my body is still healing and that it wouldn't take much to bruise since I just had a 2nd lumpectomy and had a lot of rads too. If they don't go away, I am to call him right away. The last time I had these bruises, they went away after awhile, so, we will see. I was just worried and wondered if anyone else had this happen. I feel somewhat relieved, but, still not real confident.
Thank you all for your replies! You are so great to turn to when I am scared.
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Glad you saw Dr.DianeBC said:Saw my doctor today and he
Saw my doctor today and he said that they are just bruises, purplish looking, but, just bruises. He said that since it is happening at night, that I am probably doing something at night that caused this. I do sleep on my stomach with my arms under me, so, that is very possible. He said that my body is still healing and that it wouldn't take much to bruise since I just had a 2nd lumpectomy and had a lot of rads too. If they don't go away, I am to call him right away. The last time I had these bruises, they went away after awhile, so, we will see. I was just worried and wondered if anyone else had this happen. I feel somewhat relieved, but, still not real confident.
Thank you all for your replies! You are so great to turn to when I am scared.
Love, Diane
I am glad you were able to see the Dr. so fast. Glad he does not think it is anything to worry about, sorry you are still not confident about it. I will pray that the bruises go away soon and do not come back. God Bless
(((Hugs))) Janice0 -
Healing can take time. JustDianeBC said:Saw my doctor today and he
Saw my doctor today and he said that they are just bruises, purplish looking, but, just bruises. He said that since it is happening at night, that I am probably doing something at night that caused this. I do sleep on my stomach with my arms under me, so, that is very possible. He said that my body is still healing and that it wouldn't take much to bruise since I just had a 2nd lumpectomy and had a lot of rads too. If they don't go away, I am to call him right away. The last time I had these bruises, they went away after awhile, so, we will see. I was just worried and wondered if anyone else had this happen. I feel somewhat relieved, but, still not real confident.
Thank you all for your replies! You are so great to turn to when I am scared.
Love, Diane
Healing can take time. Just a thought-- NSAIDS (alleve, advil, motrin) can also really increase bruising, so you might want to cut back on them (if you take them). I am praying that this will resolve and that you are fine.0 -
I can see as a tummy sleeperDianeBC said:Saw my doctor today and he
Saw my doctor today and he said that they are just bruises, purplish looking, but, just bruises. He said that since it is happening at night, that I am probably doing something at night that caused this. I do sleep on my stomach with my arms under me, so, that is very possible. He said that my body is still healing and that it wouldn't take much to bruise since I just had a 2nd lumpectomy and had a lot of rads too. If they don't go away, I am to call him right away. The last time I had these bruises, they went away after awhile, so, we will see. I was just worried and wondered if anyone else had this happen. I feel somewhat relieved, but, still not real confident.
Thank you all for your replies! You are so great to turn to when I am scared.
Love, Diane
I can see as a tummy sleeper how you might be bruising because of the pressure. I have a suggestion. Find one of those flat foam kids pillow and put it under your breasts so it is a buffer between your arms and breasts. I am a tummy sleeper and used this when I had my hysterectomy between my tummy and the bed. It provides a great cushion.
Glad that they feel this is the cause and don't hesitate even a moment if they don't go away or if you have any other issues. They are our doctors and work for us. And they want us to see them or call them when we have problems.
Stef0 -
I do take a lot of IbuprofenCypressCynthia said:Healing can take time. Just
Healing can take time. Just a thought-- NSAIDS (alleve, advil, motrin) can also really increase bruising, so you might want to cut back on them (if you take them). I am praying that this will resolve and that you are fine.
I do take a lot of Ibuprofen Cynthia. My oncologist never even asked if I did. I will stop taking it for awhile, and, see if the bruising gets better. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
And, thanks Stef for telling me about the pillows. I will try anything to not bruise like this. It does scare me.
Diane0 -
I have quit taking NSAIDS aDianeBC said:I do take a lot of Ibuprofen
I do take a lot of Ibuprofen Cynthia. My oncologist never even asked if I did. I will stop taking it for awhile, and, see if the bruising gets better. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
And, thanks Stef for telling me about the pillows. I will try anything to not bruise like this. It does scare me.
Diane
I have quit taking NSAIDS a few days before and after my infusion because I noticed that I was having huge bruises everywhere that I was stuck for the IV. Now, no more bruising!
Here is more info about bruising and another link--because I just can't help myself ;-)
"Why do bruises occur more frequently in some people than in others?
The injury required to produce a bruise varies with age. While it may take quite a bit of force to cause a bruise in a young child, even minor bumps and scrapes may cause extensive bruising or ecchymosis in an elderly person. Blood vessels become more fragile as we age, and bruising may even occur without prior injury in the elderly.
The amount of bruising may also be affected by medications which interfere with blood clotting (and thus cause more bleeding into the skin or tissues). These drugs include many prescription arthritis medications called nonsteroidal antiinflammatories (for example, ibuprofen [Advil, Nuprin] and naproxen [Aleve]) as well as over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin. Warfarin (Coumadin) is often prescribed by doctors specifically to prevent clotting in patients who have had blood clots in their legs or heart. Warfarin can cause particularly severe bruising, especially if the level of the medication becomes too high. Cortisone medications, such as prednisone, promote bruising by increasing the fragility of the tiny blood vessels in the skin. In addition, patients with inherited clotting problems (such as in hemophilia) or acquired clotting problems (such as in patients with liver diseases like cirrhosis), can develop extensive bruising or even life-threatening bleeding."
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I take an aspirin a dayfauxma said:I can see as a tummy sleeper
I can see as a tummy sleeper how you might be bruising because of the pressure. I have a suggestion. Find one of those flat foam kids pillow and put it under your breasts so it is a buffer between your arms and breasts. I am a tummy sleeper and used this when I had my hysterectomy between my tummy and the bed. It provides a great cushion.
Glad that they feel this is the cause and don't hesitate even a moment if they don't go away or if you have any other issues. They are our doctors and work for us. And they want us to see them or call them when we have problems.
Stef
I take an aspirin a day because it may help with breast cancer. and i find taking it every day, I bruise more easily. bruises on my arms and legs. I have started taking it every other day and plan to consult my doctor about this.0 -
Just wanted everyone to knowCypressCynthia said:I have quit taking NSAIDS a
I have quit taking NSAIDS a few days before and after my infusion because I noticed that I was having huge bruises everywhere that I was stuck for the IV. Now, no more bruising!
Here is more info about bruising and another link--because I just can't help myself ;-)
"Why do bruises occur more frequently in some people than in others?
The injury required to produce a bruise varies with age. While it may take quite a bit of force to cause a bruise in a young child, even minor bumps and scrapes may cause extensive bruising or ecchymosis in an elderly person. Blood vessels become more fragile as we age, and bruising may even occur without prior injury in the elderly.
The amount of bruising may also be affected by medications which interfere with blood clotting (and thus cause more bleeding into the skin or tissues). These drugs include many prescription arthritis medications called nonsteroidal antiinflammatories (for example, ibuprofen [Advil, Nuprin] and naproxen [Aleve]) as well as over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin. Warfarin (Coumadin) is often prescribed by doctors specifically to prevent clotting in patients who have had blood clots in their legs or heart. Warfarin can cause particularly severe bruising, especially if the level of the medication becomes too high. Cortisone medications, such as prednisone, promote bruising by increasing the fragility of the tiny blood vessels in the skin. In addition, patients with inherited clotting problems (such as in hemophilia) or acquired clotting problems (such as in patients with liver diseases like cirrhosis), can develop extensive bruising or even life-threatening bleeding."
Bruises
Just wanted everyone to know that the bruising is going away, slowly, but, it is better.
I just hope it doesn't happen again. Kind of scary
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I had some bruising too,DianeBC said:I do take a lot of Ibuprofen
I do take a lot of Ibuprofen Cynthia. My oncologist never even asked if I did. I will stop taking it for awhile, and, see if the bruising gets better. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
And, thanks Stef for telling me about the pillows. I will try anything to not bruise like this. It does scare me.
Diane
I had some bruising too, but, my oncologist wasn't worried. It did go away and I pray yours will too.
Lex0
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