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Hi all, has anyone had or got this problem? WLE in January 08, rads until May 08 and on Tamoxifen now. Just found “lumpiness” in same breast. Saw consultant - says it probably is cysts. Have to have mamogram and scan early Feb. Should I be worried or is it yet another side effect of BC?

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Hi Sandy I have lumps galore I had WlE in Nov 07 , I am sure mine are due to op
and scarring have’nt asked but Mammogram this time was Normal, as I’m sure yours will be. I thought it would be painful too but it was’nt
Love Bobbie

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Hello Sandy

I had benign lumps and other benign breast problems for more than 10 years before I had BC. Some of my lumps were cysts.

Cysts can usually be diagnosed clearly on an ultrasound and if they are sure that they are cysts they may leave them where they are and just keep an eye on them.
If they are definitely cysts then they are nothing to worry about.
Best wishes
Anthi x

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Thank you corsa and Anthi - I won’t worry too much now.
Sandy xx

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Hi Sandy17

I had WLE in March 08 followed by chemo, rads & now on tamoxifen, I discovered a lump under my arm and like you panicked. Rang the hospital and they reassured me saying that this was a common thing following op & treatment, could be gland or cyst. Felt reassured but the lump seems to flare up and go down so still not sure whats going on there. But as the lump goes up & down they’re not worried as the BC felt completely different and didn’t change at different times. Got my mamogram in feb so hopefully will feel better following that.
Best wishes
Helen

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Thanks Helen - my lump is actually in the breast and is quite sure. I’m sure it’s not the BC again as I have been well and truly zapped with radiation! Mammogram and scan on 3rd Feb. Keeping positive that it’s nothing.

Take care
Sandy