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Visible Breast Lumps

Posted by cmdw2600 @cmdw2600, May 29, 2023

I completed treatment for triple negative breast cancer December 2019-chemo, lumpectomy and radiation. Was 66 at time of diagnosis and am 70 now. I’m scheduled for my annual mammogram at the end of June-have been very anxious because I feel hard lumps (that have been deemed to be scar tissue from ultrasound in the past) and also tenderness in that area.

But two nights ago when I removed my bra, I could SEE two lumps in the area of my original tumor. One is the size of a baby lima bean and the other a bit smaller. Of course I looked online and some explanations are linked to hormonal cycles and periods, which I do not have. Also am not experiencing any illness at this time. I will be calling my oncologist’s office tomorrow, but I guess I am just wondering if anyone has experienced a sudden pop up of a visible lump?

Thank you, Cindy

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Zebra | @californiazebra | Jun 18, 2023
In reply to @cmdw2600 "Good morning. I am just reporting back in hopes that my experience will be helpful to..." + (show)
@cmdw2600

Good morning. I am just reporting back in hopes that my experience will be helpful to others. I was VERY worried about a possible triple negative breast cancer recurrence in the affected breast because I could feel a lump that had changed and thickening in a new area. In addition, the breast is mildly painful and sensitive.

Wednesday I had a three D diagnostic mammogram and an ultrasound. Everything was deemed to be consistent with effects of surgery and radiation and no further testing is necessary.

I relay this because I am three and a half years out from completion of treatment and things are still changing! So, if you detect changes, get checked out but try not to panic.

Best wishes to all, Cindy

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Hi Cindy @cmdw2600

That's fantastic news!!! Woohoo!!! Thanks for sharing! Zebra

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