Very worried lump close to scar of mastectomy
Nannatash
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HiHi all I had left breast removed February this yr 2017 and last chemo this friday was putting alovera on scar this morning and for lump near just the edge scar from breast mastectomy I still have lymph nodes they were clear very worried anyond had similar experience
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@Nannatash - the best thing I can suggest to you is to ring your Breast care nurse and she will give you some help. A lump whatever it may look like or turn out to be, is best not to be ignored!
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I have a lump on my lumpectomy scar. It really worried me. I always pointed it out to my surgeon, onco and radiologist. They always say it is the scar tissue underneath. I have had mammogram and ultrasound and had the all clear. Lump is still there but a bit softer so I am thinking it is just scar tissue as they said.1
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Most times it is scar tissue but make an appointment to see your breast surgeon or if in any doubt and a wait to see them ...see your GP and they could order an ultrasound to be sure. The oncologist also you could ask. Pretending its not worrying you is worse I reckon.1
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Thankyou guy's ur comments give me a form of relief I see onc and breast surgeon Thursday last chem friday but it hard not to worry its been 13 weeks since surgery mastectomy0
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I agree I think its scar tissue, i also had a mastectomy in February but immediate recon with Diep flap recon and unfortunately I have fat necrosis along the cleavage. They wont remove it until I have my revision and do it all in one hit. Definitely have it checked out by Surgeon I would think would be best. Melinda xo1
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Hey @Nannatash, I completely agree with what the ladies have said. Just want to send you a big hug. It's the pits when you have to worry about these sorts of things and very stressful until you get it cleared. All the best. Xx Cath
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My last ultrasound reported a cyst on the scar. They didn't say where but it wasn't a worry to them. Hope yours is the same.1
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Brenda5 I just quckly read ur story sounds like me I has mastectomy still have lymph nodes 4 rounds chemo then tamoxifen0
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Thanks all you beautiful ladies for comments means alot as we all in this together I love this site it give a form of peace mind xx0
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Nannatash it isn't the club we really ever wanted to join, but its nice to know there are so many wonderful people on here supporting one another. After the diagnosis I felt so alone and not able to talk to anyone for fear of worrying them and it was a huge relief when I found this site. People are so supportive and THEY get it - they've been there and its wonderful to be able to ask ?dumb questions and ask for others experiences. This stuff is not available from information packs - reading someones quote in a book isn't nearly as comforting as someones comment back to yours almost immediately. It keeps it real. The old saying if in doubt ask. No such thing as a dumb question in reality. Always ask and get things checked as you would tell those dear to you to do ... Look after you.
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Seen breast specialist this morning she thinks lump is fatty lymph node getting ultrasound with in 2 weeks4
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Hi there, I agree with everyone about the probability of it being scar tissue but here is what happened to me!. I also found a lump near the center of my breast right underneath my scar and completely freaked out thinking the worst. I made an appointment and when my surgeon had a feel she smiled and say you will not believe what I am about to tell you but please stop worrying. Turned out with some silicone implants (like mine) they have this small bump in the implant where the manufacturers have sealed the implant off. There are actually two tiny manufacturer bumps on each implant. She made me feel the other breast and whallah! same thing on that side. She then did an ultrasound anyway to just give me peace of mind.:)
It gave me the biggest fright ever! but the only relief we ever get is when we have these things checked. Just don't assume the worst cause it can definitely be scar tissue or even a small silicone bump from your implant. I have scar tissue as well which also freaked me out when I became aware of it. I am sure yours will be too.
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I dont have implants but thankyou x0
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@Ne, that information is very comforting for me to read as I am currently freaking myself out because I found a small hard bump on my breast where my implant is (towards the middle of the bottom of the breast). It is definitely attached to the implant or pec as I can move the skin on top of it and it doesn't move but it does move when I flex my pecs. It's small and hard and feels like a foreign object. I thought maybe a stitch or scar tissue but it could be what you are talking about too...
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