I was diagnosed with stage 2 lobular mybreast cancer 6 months ago and had smx and 3 lymph nodes removed.
There was no spread to lymph nodes so I am now just on 5 yrs Tamoxifen.
I was checking my reconstructed breast and armpit and found a small lump under my armpit incision scar.
I’m sure it’s just a bit of scar tissue and I dont want to overreact.
It’s also very hard to tell what is what now as I had an expander implant reconstruction with mesh sling and my new boob is very hard and obviously full of foreign objects !
Should I bother to get it checked ?
Hi Caron
I would absolutely get it checked, if nothing else but to put your mind at rest. As you say if could well be scar tissue from your reconstruction but don’t take any chances. 
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Hi caron, I 100% agree with other response. You need to have this checked out. Discuss with your bcn and they will see you if they are at all concerned. It probably will be scar tissue. You will no doubt keep worrying if you dont get it checked
Hope all is okay x
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Hi caron
Thank you for posting.
It’s good to hear you continue to be breast aware and you have now found a small lump near the incision scar under the arm. Scar tissue forms around the wound as part of the body’s natural healing process.
You say you don’t want to overact. However, as @Sandra_G mentions it’s worth getting any new or persistent changes checked out with your treatment team.
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