What would you do?

For about a month now, I have had a tightness in my chest. No real cough to speak of. Maybe just a little dry cough in the evenings. Mostly, it feels tight like a cold coming on, but a cold never comes. If life were normal for me, I wouldn't think twice about it and definitely not go to a doctor. But life is not normal and I don't know if this is really something I should call in about. I keep thinking it is just some left over side effects of radiation. I feel so foolish about calling about every little thing that comes up. What would you do?

CALL! I call when I think a cut on my finger may be infected! No joke either. If you are concerned about something, DO NOT feel foolish! It is foolish to not call. Take care, hugs
Janet

Just a quick note. She responded within 5 minutes of me sending her the email. Is that cool or what?

She just said to see a doctor. I guess I can go to her or my GP. I was hoping not to see her again for another 2 months. (Don't get me wrong, I adore my oncologist) Maybe I'll see the GP. His wife had tnbc too, so I know he is up on everything. I will call in the morning.

Yes. I will see my GP tomorrow. I am glad my oncologist is able to keep things on the lighter side so I don't get worried. She was happy to get me in, but I decided that if it isn't cancer related, then already being at my GP would be the right place. Fortunately for me, they communicate well. They deserve every penny of the big bucks.

Yes. Very cool! Communication is so important.

It is nothing serious. He did a chest x-ray and said nothing jumped out at him as being concerning. He will send it to a radiologist for a reading too. He is nice. His wife had TNBC so I asked him if she was a hypochondriac too and he said yes. Said she went in to see her doctor several times. He told me not to hesitate to call if I thought something was up, it is better to err on the side of caution. So, I feel better about that, but my chest is still tight. Which he believes is just some airway irritation.

No EKG. Not yet anyway. He is giving me a month to see if things change. Airway irritation could be from allergies or acid reflux. I am content to let things play out a little longer since there is no sign of anything concerning. Really, that is what I wanted to know, if it was cancer or not.