New lump 2 months after lumpectomy

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Hi
I am very worried and anxious.
In March I was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer in my left breast.
I had a lumpectomy in April which removed the 3.5cm tumour (grown from 1.8cm at ultrasound) with satisfactory margins. The SNLB was clear. My Oncotype was 45 so chemo was due to start this Friday 13 June.

Last week I noticed a lump on the side of the hard scary tissue from my surgery. I was sure it would be fat necrosis as was the BCN who I saw, but I had a ultrasound to be sure.
The radiologist thinks it is another tumour and I am waiting to find out if I will continue with chemotherapy on Friday (pre chemo bloods due to be done today) or whether there will be a change.
I managed the first diagnosis OK, but for this, so soon after surgery, I cannot stop shaking and am terrified

I can’t find any posts where a new lump is discovered in between surgery and chemo.
Does this change the prognosis - the approach is curable up to now?

Thanks

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Hi murphysmum

Thank you for posting.

It sounds as though you are having a difficult time at the moment, and I’m sorry to hear you’ve found yourself shaking and feeling terrified. It’s understandable you have questions about your treatment and future outlook.

At times like this it can help to talk to someone about how you are feeling and you may wish to call our helpline about this. The helpline team have time to listen, talk things through, answer some of the questions you have as well as signpost you to additional support and information.

It’s also important to let your Breast care Nurse and treatment team know how you are feeling if you haven’t already done so.

It’s not possible for us to say how this may affect the plan for your chemotherapy, but your treatment team will want to find the best plan for you and will discuss this with you at your next appointment.

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