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Diagnosed With Breast Cancer. It Is Invasive. Now Itching In Various Parts. Blister Appears. Numbness In Fingers. Suggestions?
Hello, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer a year ago. It ended up being invasive, as well, being in the other breast (after a bilateral mysectomy). it appears it did not go anywhere however as of late, I start itching in various parts of my body (primarily hands, feet and upper back) and can't stop. I itch until I blister my skin and it becomes open. On top of this, for the last couple of weeks, I have numbness in the tips of my finger. Do you feel that the "Green Goblin" might be back?
Sun, 30 Jun 2013
Hi there, Usually itching is not directly a sign of cancer , but along with jaundice in late stages of liver metastases it can be symptom, exclusively itching may indicate a simple skin condition and is best addressed by dermatologist. Numbness of fingers are also non specific and donot directly indicate cancer coming back. See a skin specialist and follow their advise. Regards
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