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tigerbeth
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7 years ago

6 Months on ......

Well its been 6 months since my wide local excision , seem to be going ok according to surgeons, oncologists etc..

My dilemma is I can't seem to get a handle on what my boob should feel like as far as feeling for lumps(god forbid I find one!!) The scar tissue is of course lumpy , so find it hard to determine what's what!!! Does the scar tissue stay as is or does it lessen over time ?

Any advice welcomed please ….
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  • Mira's avatar
    Mira
    Member
    7 years ago
    I get you @tigerbeth, that niggling in the brain has me checking for lumps all the time!  Its almost a reflex now, I do it without thinking sometimes and then go "oops, glad no one can see me!"  :smile:
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    tigerbeth
    Member
    7 years ago
    @Mira yes I guess they are paid the big bucks for a reason ! 
    Mine wasn't fast growing either , but still that niggling in the brain won't be quiet !! 
    Guess I'll have to get used to the current state as best I can ! 
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    Mira
    Member
    7 years ago
    @tigerbeth, I let the doctors worry about it, that's what they are trained for and paid for.  In my case the lump wasn't a fast growing one, so I'm not expecting a new lump to just appear overnight. :smile:
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    tigerbeth
    Member
    7 years ago
    @Mira ,wow not the answer I was hoping for !! How stressful this is going to be !! Forever !!

    F**k cancer !!

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    Mira
    Member
    7 years ago
    Mine is still lumpy 3.5 years later!  Every time I think I get a handle on the lumps they seem to change, but scans don't show anything :smile: