Hi I had a lumpectomy 17months ago and then radiotherapy followed by taking letrozole now for 5 years. I think I can feel a really small lump just up from.my scar. It feels so small just a bit bigger than a pimple. I have to try hard to find it but it is there. I rang the breast care nurse today but she is on leave and they said they would pass my information on to another breast cancer nurse and they would ring me but have had no phonecall . I am trying to think surely it cannot be a recurrence with all the treatment I have had Nd being on letrozole but my mind is playing trick on me and making me anxious. I had breast cancer on the other breast 5 years ago too. Not sure how to relax and think this could not be cancer. Sorry I just needed to tell someone how I feel .
How very worrying.
Phone them again and again be that annoying patient. You have a genuine concern and need to speak to someone and most likely need to booked in for a checkup. Hope it goes well and just a false alarm x
I forgot to say that I had my mammogram on June and it was fine.
Nevertheless they should try to see you - even though it may very well be nothing to worry about . I freaked out when I found a lump 3 months after radiotherapy which turned out to be fat necrosis that had formed into an oil cyst and has since absorbed . I would try them again and you could also call 0808 800 6000 tomorrow and speak to the Nurses on the helpline for a bit more advice and moral support . Xx
Joanne s advice is good - phone them again today and get an appointment ti get it checked out. You know what’s normal for your breast and this Sounds like it needs follow up.
Never say sorry
Get back on that phone and make a fuss
You need reassuring and someone to see you
Its probably nothing but even so get yourself in front if the breast team and let us now how it goes
Sending biggest hug and good vibes xx
I rang again yesterday and was told someone would ring me back . But they didn’t I will try again on Monday
I am prodding it that much I am sore. It is is small smaller than a grain of rice and when I push it on there is nothing there. Trying to stay positive as they say 80% of lumps are not cancer but when you have been through it, my mind is working overtime. Thanks for your support
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When I massage my scars I feel a few lumps now and then. Luckily on the side that didn’t have breast cancer so I don’t stress too bad about it. The chances this is anything to worry about is super small. It’s more than likely fat necrosis, collogen formation, etc. Definitely get it checked though if it’s worrying you and keep at it until you get a response.
@Kay0987 you are exactly the same as all of us here - we’d all be poking and prodding, convincing ourselves it’s back. I can echo everyone else’s advice to push to speak to someone with the necessary knowledge and to get yourself checked out. But remember we are all here for you, thinking of you and holding you up. Remember you’ve got an amazing support group here and we’ve got your back. Sending love and hugs xxx
Do keep pushing and ringing to get seen. It may be nothing but you need to know. Nothing worse than living with anxiety not knowing. Also as someone else said. Please don’t apologise. This is such a supportive group and we’ve all been through stuff. Sending lots of love. And keep ringing and asking for help xxx
I once had a tiny eruption like that just above my lumpectomy scar a long time after the operation. Eventually a sharp bit came through which of course I kept pulling at until it came out. It was a stitch. My breast care nurse said this can happen. I hope this is what yours is
It’s worrying but the letrozole will protect you if it’s caused by oestrogen 