Signs and symptoms of secondary breast cancer will vary in each patient. It is important that you consult a doctor or your local breast cancer clinic if you have any signs or symptoms that:
- Are new or unusual for you
- Do not go away
- Do not have an obvious cause (eg a recent injury or illness)
Common signs and symptoms:
- Pain in your bones that is not relieved by pain medication. Bone pain may worsen in the evening
- Breathlessness and or a persistent dry cough
- Nausea
- Feeling more tired than usual
- Ongoing headaches that are not relieved by pain medication
- Losing your appetite and/or losing weight
- Swelling and an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach area
- Blurred vision, loss of balance or any feeling of weakness and numbness in your arms and legs
- The discovery of lumps or swollen areas under your arm, in your breast and/or your collarbone areas
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please ensure that you contact your doctor or local breast cancer unit to discuss further.