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@traci999

Wow you've been thru it. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Can I ask how long ago your surgery was?

I had two removed and both had scarce cancerous tissue. I guess I just wonder if they got it all. I now have a knot in the fatty part underneath my arm and my arm pit is hard. I'm not sure if that is from the removal of the lymph nodes but I'm going to find out. I know I aggravate my doctors but one thing I have learned you have to be an advocate for yourself.

I had a mammogram and ultrasound at the breast center and honestly, I thought I was going to have to help the older lady turn on the ultrasound machine. The doctor did not even look at my chart before she came in. I had an in-depth convo with my oncologist. If I get that feeling this time I will change breast centers. They have always been really good with me, but the last time was a bad experience.

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The "knot" in your armpit might be a seroma:

"A lump under the armpit after a mastectomy could be a seroma, which is a buildup of fluid in or around the incision area. Seromas are normal and can feel like a lump a few days after surgery. They can grow to feel like a golf ball or egg and can cause swelling, pain, and an increased risk of infection. Seromas may resolve on their own over time, or they may need to be drained. You should tell your doctor or nurse if you think a seroma is developing."

I had one and had a ultra sound guided aspiration.