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01-09-2013, 07:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Gloucester City, NJ
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Burning feeling my head
Hello
Anyone ever have a burning sensation in their head? It started about 3 days ago at the base of my skull and is spreading to my ear. I have yet to see any doctors since I moved to Virginia ( waiting for insurance cards) but now am getting worried my cancer has come back in my brain.
Any help is appreciated.
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Baseline Mammogram November 2010, found 2 suspicious calcifications (right side).
Second Mammogram April 2011, found 2 masses in the right breast, 1 in the lymph node and 1 in the left breast.
3 Biopsies May 11, 2011
Diagnosed right Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer which spread to my lymph node 5-13-2011.
Between Stage 2 and 3 with tumors grade III. ER/PR- but Her2neu+++
PET Scan clear
Breast MRI showed 2 masses in left, 5 in the right and 2 in the lymph node.
Biopsy of left mass benign
Joined clinical trial which required second biopsy of one of the right masses
Port placed May 27, 2011
Began Chemo (Taxol, Herceptin and Tykerb) on June 1, 2011 - September 12, 2011
Bi-lateral Mastectomy with reconstruction (expanders) October 3, 2011
FEC 12 weeks
Radiation 6 weeks
Herceptin 8 months finish September 2012
Exchange surgery August 3, 2012
Been NED since October 2011
Lymphedema right arm since Nov 2013
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01-09-2013, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 2,214
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Re: Burning feeling my head
Where is the pain? If you have tension in the muscles surrounding the skull it could cause significant pain. You have a lot of muscle attachments at the occiput, the base of the skull.
Hoping it is just tension and not brain mets, yikes! Try massaging the base of the skull and put pressure in little circles around the scalp. You can also dig in with your fingers and make small vibrating/scratching movements - feels great and helps relieve tension in the scalp muscles.
Sorry you have pain. Hopefully it won't be anything serious.
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Diagnosed 2007
Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes
Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"
Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision
The content of my posts are meant for informational purposes only. The medical information is intended for general information only and should not be used in any way to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease
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01-09-2013, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 585
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Re: Burning feeling my head
Please call the doctor and get it checked just to be safe. Absolutely I don't want to scare you at all, but its just better to be safe. I agree with all the nerve endings at the base of the skull, and also the way its spreading towards your ear could definitely be tension. We are certainly all under a fair stress load around here  . But with my recent experience, Im a scaredy cat now, so make sure you stay on top of it. Lots of prayers headed your way.
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Diagnosed in October 2011 Stage IV with metastasis to liver.
January 2012 after double mastectomy, started taxotere, carboplatin and herceptin.
Clear.
December 2012 was diagnosed with five brain mets, and had whole brain radiation.
Around July 2014 two mets in brain, one a residual spot and one new one growing in size. Received Cyberknife on both areas
Clear/NED
April 2015 remain NED
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01-11-2013, 11:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Gloucester City, NJ
Posts: 73
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Re: Burning feeling my head
Thanks 'lizbeth and KsGal,
The pain is actually on the back of my head left side from middle of head down to where it meets my neck. Looking for a doctor to go to hoping it doesn't take long to get an appointment.
Thanks again for the input.
Tracy
__________________
Baseline Mammogram November 2010, found 2 suspicious calcifications (right side).
Second Mammogram April 2011, found 2 masses in the right breast, 1 in the lymph node and 1 in the left breast.
3 Biopsies May 11, 2011
Diagnosed right Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer which spread to my lymph node 5-13-2011.
Between Stage 2 and 3 with tumors grade III. ER/PR- but Her2neu+++
PET Scan clear
Breast MRI showed 2 masses in left, 5 in the right and 2 in the lymph node.
Biopsy of left mass benign
Joined clinical trial which required second biopsy of one of the right masses
Port placed May 27, 2011
Began Chemo (Taxol, Herceptin and Tykerb) on June 1, 2011 - September 12, 2011
Bi-lateral Mastectomy with reconstruction (expanders) October 3, 2011
FEC 12 weeks
Radiation 6 weeks
Herceptin 8 months finish September 2012
Exchange surgery August 3, 2012
Been NED since October 2011
Lymphedema right arm since Nov 2013
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01-12-2013, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sunny San Diego
Posts: 2,214
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Re: Burning feeling my head
Hello again,
Yes, I figured you would get in to see the doctor as soon as you could arrange an appointment.
You might try some hydrotherapy. Soak your feet in a nice warm tub and put a cold wash cloth or ice pack on your neck for a short time.
What makes it feel better? What makes it feel worse? What helps? Heat or cold, or perhaps pressure?
Do you have any other symptoms that you are concerned with? Blurry vision, a sense of loss of balance?
I suspect that you have been going through a major change with a move? That is a lot of stress and physical effort.
Hopefully this is just a muscle strain and subsequent tension.
Wishing you a speedy appointment and quick relief!
__________________
Diagnosed 2007
Stage IIb Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Pagets, 3 of 15 positive nodes
Traditional Treatment: Mastectomy and Axillary Node Dissection followed by Taxotere, 6 treatments and 1 year of Herceptin, no radiation
Former Chemo Ninja "Takizi Zukuchiri"
Additional treatments:
GP2 vaccine, San Antonio Med Ctr
Prescriptive Exercise for Cancer Patients
ENERGY Study, UCSD La Jolla
Reconstruction: TRAM flap, partial loss, Revision
The content of my posts are meant for informational purposes only. The medical information is intended for general information only and should not be used in any way to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease
Last edited by 'lizbeth; 01-12-2013 at 11:43 AM..
Reason: typo
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01-15-2013, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Gloucester City, NJ
Posts: 73
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Re: Burning feeling my head
'Lizbeth
Hot shower does seem to help a little. No loss of balance or blurry vision. Just doesn't seem to go away. Thanks so much for the help..
__________________
Baseline Mammogram November 2010, found 2 suspicious calcifications (right side).
Second Mammogram April 2011, found 2 masses in the right breast, 1 in the lymph node and 1 in the left breast.
3 Biopsies May 11, 2011
Diagnosed right Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer which spread to my lymph node 5-13-2011.
Between Stage 2 and 3 with tumors grade III. ER/PR- but Her2neu+++
PET Scan clear
Breast MRI showed 2 masses in left, 5 in the right and 2 in the lymph node.
Biopsy of left mass benign
Joined clinical trial which required second biopsy of one of the right masses
Port placed May 27, 2011
Began Chemo (Taxol, Herceptin and Tykerb) on June 1, 2011 - September 12, 2011
Bi-lateral Mastectomy with reconstruction (expanders) October 3, 2011
FEC 12 weeks
Radiation 6 weeks
Herceptin 8 months finish September 2012
Exchange surgery August 3, 2012
Been NED since October 2011
Lymphedema right arm since Nov 2013
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01-15-2013, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Boulder Colorado as of January 2013
Posts: 389
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Re: Burning feeling my head
Let the forum know if it is in the brain. This is not a lost cause as there is significant work that is ongoing. If you have the contact from the insurance company, you do not need the card. Call your insurance company and they will give you a doctor to go see. That is the law.
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01-16-2013, 10:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Gloucester City, NJ
Posts: 73
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Re: Burning feeling my head
Rolepaul,
thanks I am now in the process of getting my records from out of state. Should have an appointment in about 2 weeks. I am so behind in my check ups. Haven't seen a doctor since September when I finished chemo. Will definitely keep everyone up to date. I so depend on this group for support..
__________________
Baseline Mammogram November 2010, found 2 suspicious calcifications (right side).
Second Mammogram April 2011, found 2 masses in the right breast, 1 in the lymph node and 1 in the left breast.
3 Biopsies May 11, 2011
Diagnosed right Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer which spread to my lymph node 5-13-2011.
Between Stage 2 and 3 with tumors grade III. ER/PR- but Her2neu+++
PET Scan clear
Breast MRI showed 2 masses in left, 5 in the right and 2 in the lymph node.
Biopsy of left mass benign
Joined clinical trial which required second biopsy of one of the right masses
Port placed May 27, 2011
Began Chemo (Taxol, Herceptin and Tykerb) on June 1, 2011 - September 12, 2011
Bi-lateral Mastectomy with reconstruction (expanders) October 3, 2011
FEC 12 weeks
Radiation 6 weeks
Herceptin 8 months finish September 2012
Exchange surgery August 3, 2012
Been NED since October 2011
Lymphedema right arm since Nov 2013
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