Hi, I was diagnosed bilateral cancer in Jul24, had a double mastectomy with implant reconstruction in Sep24. Left side failed and was removed.
On the right breast scar line a small dimple / puckering just appeared Friday morn, at the end of the scar line.
On diagnosis i had exactly this as the sign of cancer. But it cant be the same bit of skin? Could this just be part of the healing process?
The left which is flat i can feel a slight raised bump on the chest wall, well above the scar, im not sure if its different to what it was or just lumpy n bumpy.
My mind is spiralling and ive just gone into an over drive of worry.
Should i get this checked, i dont want to waste anyones time
Thank you
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Evening springer5,
Ring your breast cancer nurse on monday. You have concerns and worries that are not going to go away without addressing them. Im sure your bc nurse will put your mind at ease, either by talking through your worries or arranging a appointment to see your consultant. Never feel you are wasting anyones time.
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I second what purple rose said - ie ring your nurse on Monday.
Just to say - I have a little dimple at the end of my scar too which my nurse said is because I’ve put back a little bit of the weight I lost on chemo. I also felt a bit of bumpiness above my scar and I had a scan and it’s just the normal tissue above a slightly bumpy bit of bone. Nurse said things often feel strange because we’re feeling a bony area where a breast used to be and we’re not used to it. That said, you must get yourself checked out to be sure.
Wishing you all the best x
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Hi springer5
Thanks for posting.
It’s natural to worry about new changes you notice after surgery for breast cancer, especially when they are similar to your initial symptoms that lead to your diagnosis.
Scars (internal and external) following surgery can take many months to heal, so its not unusual for people to notice changes which happen as a natural part of the healing process.
Scar tissue is produced naturally by the body during healing. Your scars will feel uneven to the touch and may feel tight and tender. Pulling and puckering also sometimes happen as part of this process before everything has completely settled down. Scars are also often initially red but will fade and become less obvious over time.
However as @purplerose and @jayesse have said, it’s important to contact your breast care nurse or treatment team to report any new changes. You won’t be wasting anyone’s time and they’ll be able to give you individual advice and support about your concerns, as well as arranging for them to be checked out if necessary.
For many people, it’s not always ‘back to normal’ when they finish hospital treatment for primary breast cancer. For some, it can mean leaving behind the routine and support they’ve become used to.
Adapting to life after treatment can be difficult, including worries about new changes or symptoms and thoughts spiraling out of control as you mention and for many people the need for information and support continues.
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