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New lump other breast

Posted by kluckett75 @kluckett75, Jul 23 4:28pm

Three months postop lumpectomy on right for ER+, PR+, HER2- ILC , node negative. Finished 19 sessions of radiation 2 weeks ago. Started tamoxifen this week and everything seems to be going ok then I find a lump in my other breast...has this happened to anyone...I don't want to start this process over, I just finished..

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kluckett75 | @kluckett75 | Aug 11 8:41pm
In reply to @worried1111 "It’s really good that you met with the surgeon. She felt something. Apparently, even the best..." + (show)
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It’s really good that you met with the surgeon. She felt something. Apparently, even the best trained of clinicians can’t feel lesions that are less than 1 cm. Did she feel the lump and attest to its presence? And how could it be from radiation if the radiation took place other side? It sounds like the ultrasound person could was dismissive and did not take your concerns seriously. I would go back to the ultrasound office and ask to speak to the manager and the radiologist on site. I have done this and the people are generally very sympathetic. It’s not fair that you have to wait two weeks to see someone else with such serious concerns and misgivings. Perhaps go back to the surgeon and tell her that the person on gave you 2 minutes. There is also an MRI. Good luck. I hope it’s nothing and it could be nothing. But you need to get to the bottom of this for peace of mind. I don’t blame you for being upset. If it were me I would go back to the ultrasound office first thing tomorrow morning and call the surgeon for a follow up ASAP. Wishing you the best!

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Well I met with radiation oncologist today, she too felt something. She didn't believe it was related to radiation, we pulled up the radiation field picture and radiation did not effect this area. So she reordered the ultrasound...I told her how I was treated the first time & how I felt it wasn't a proper eval...I just need peace of mind!!! So hopefully this time I will get some answers!! Thanks for listening

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worried1111 | @worried1111 | Aug 12 1:59am
In reply to @kluckett75 "Well I met with radiation oncologist today, she too felt something. She didn't believe it was..." + (show)
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Well I met with radiation oncologist today, she too felt something. She didn't believe it was related to radiation, we pulled up the radiation field picture and radiation did not effect this area. So she reordered the ultrasound...I told her how I was treated the first time & how I felt it wasn't a proper eval...I just need peace of mind!!! So hopefully this time I will get some answers!! Thanks for listening

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Thank you for the update! I was worried about you and wondering what was going on. It’s fantastic the radiation person is involved. I agree it’s super frustrating and disgusting that the ultrasound person tried to brush off and minimize your concerns. I am so glad they ordered another US. A CT scan or MRI may also be able to see anything. It confirmed my recurrence on the chest wall right mastectomy side. For my left breast removal that was due to calcification which can turn into cancer. I am glad you’re not letting them off the hook. Push for real answers and proper action. All the best!

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