Hi
I had chemo, mastectomy and radiotherapy last year. Went to see my consultant because I was worried about some redness of the skin. He wasn’t worried about the redness but said had I noticed a lump just above it? Heck, no. I hadn’t. It’s not very big but quite obvious once he’d pointed it out.
Went to have scan and doc said her gut feeling was that it was nothing sinister but she didn’t know what it was so did core biopsy. Am getting results on Wednesday.
On the scan the lump was outside the implant, sort of floating in fluid. The doc said she thought the implant may have ruptured.
Has anybody else had anything like this? Having just got my life - and my hair - back after the mother of all treatments, I just don’t think I can face getting back on the treadmill.
How common is it to have recurrence in the first year (had mastectomy last April)? Any input appreciated.
xxx
Hi there
I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and hoping all goes well with your results on Wednesday.
This posting will also bump up to see if someone with a similar expreience replies to you.
Take care, J.
Thanks Jayne - that is really kind.
xx
Hi there
just wanted to wish you good luck + bump this for you. Yes it is possible to have a recurrence at any time- mine happened immediately after chemo + I’ve heard of other ladies having probs even earlier + obviously later on. are u on any ongoing treatment like tamox? Some cancers are more likely to recur quickly, like triple negative but even that is rare.
However, the important thing to remember is that most cncerns are benign. Especially after the full works treatment wise. I am glad you are being checked out- hopefully you will get the all clear + be able toput this behind you.
Please let us know how you get on- best of luck
tina x
Thanks, Tina. I am on tamoxifen and not triple negative. Just keeping fingers crossed but feeling so nervous. xx
It is ok [jumps up and down]. Was just a fat necrosis. Am very relieved. xx
Great news, put a smile on my face!
Christine xx