new lump

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thanks for that - there was some debating last time round whether to class me as nodes affected or not - there was an intermammory node which was affected but the dx (on a vote ... not sure if they asked the audience or phoned a friend!) was that I was node negative none of the nodes under my arm were involved so I know where you are coming from regarding debates between the specialists. I was thinking along the lines of secondaries being bones etc

[naomifel]

Hi lilacblushes,

its a difficult question. I had a 'recurrence' in my reconstruction breast last year (3 years after original diagnosis) and there was some debate amongst the oncologists as to whether it was a new primary or a recurrence because of a failure to treat the original diagnosis successfully. My understanding is that it would only be counted as a secondary if there was evidence to suggest that it had spread outside the breast but I am sure that someone will be along to reassure you.

Please keep us informed.

all the best

Naz

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Not sure which section to post in so decided on a couple of sections ... I was diagnosed 4 years ago with breast cancer in my right breat - had surgery and radiotheraphy and am still on tamoxifen. Had a sore nipple for a couple of days and on investigation on Saturday I discovered a small pea sized lump in my left breast immediately to the right of my nipple .. spoke to the breast care nurse yesterday and she was able to get me in to the clinic today, consultant confirmed that there is a small lump but says it feels quite smooth so possibly a cyst (they said that last time so I'm not getting too complacent) ... mammo is booked for tomorrow and u/scound for next Tuesday.
My question is, if it is another tumour is this likely to be a new primary or would it be classed as a secondary?