Lymphoedema in chest?

You could call the clinic direct to explain your recent symptoms - they will probably see you sooner than waiting for a referral. I had breast cancer in 2001. In 2013 I was suspicious about pain in my affected chest wall. I rang the clinic and they saw me two days later. Nothing cancer related, but costochondritis in the ribs on that side.

Hi Carol - did your doctor check your heart/ECG? Just concerned about your description of "brick in chest" feeling

Hi Carol...exactly this happened to me and symptoms made doctor assume heart attack as pain in the chest etc. However it was lymphodema that had moved from the arm to the breast My physio managed to move the lymph fluid on by massage. Hope you get it sorted but do mention the possibility of lymphodema.

Thank you Hillee, hospital appointment on Tuesday so I'll mention that. Fingers crossed that that's all that it is and a physio can put me right too

Only a couple of days because I was really worried as although I was used to the lymphodema feeling in my arm it had never travelled to chest before. However most GPs don't know enough about the condition so that is why I was sent tonA & E who suspected heart. I did contract cellulitis after that episode and needed antibiotics. How are you feeling now?

OK thanks I'll put an update on tomorrow.

Went to breast clinic yesterday and had an ultra sound which was clear. They think it might be a problem with the implant, so I'm back to see the reconstruction clinic on Friday. Will update the thread with the outcome.

Hi Carol - how did it all go for you? Hope you're ok