Breast lump after mastectomy
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Hi again noonia,
The lump that was found on the previous mastectomy site could be a scar tissue,a benign lump or a breast cancer recurrence.It can happen even after a complete mastectomy,because some breast tissue still remains despite the mastectomy. (Hoping that this is not your case).In my opinion having a biopsy would give you peace of mind. If you are very worried about it,you can call your Oncologist and see what he/she thinks about having a biopsy done before the scheduled time.
I found a lump on my left breast about 5 months ago and made an appointment to see my doctor. The lump was a bit tender but I assumed it was because I had been prodding it! My doctor said she was sure it was a 'breast mouse' but sent me to the hospital to have it checked by a specialist. I went to see the specialist and he told me it was fibro something, and the lump was due to the fact that I have large breasts.
I had a mastectomy on the left side and a tissue expander put in. After the TE was removed, the implant was surgically inserted. I will never have a mammo on the left side again. The right side was sagging and so at the time the left was inserted, a maxoplexy (sp?) lift was performed on the right with all sensation in tact still. It's been two months and feels fine.
ok well, in 2005 they found a cystosarcoma Phyllodes of borderline status in my left breast. They removed that one, then last week I actually saw a lump in my breast (I am 22 weeks pregnant) and went in .... they biospied it and it is another phyllodes tumor. When reading about these it looks like the reccommended treatment for borderline or malignant is mastectomy I am worried that when I go to the surgeon he is not going to just let me get the lump out this time.
on MRI means that the doctors found another breast lump located on the bottom side of your breast. The doctors are not sure what it is yet. From the MRI images, they're guessing it's a non-cancerous growth of the breast glands ("adenosis"), but they need to perform that biopsy to be absolutely certain that it's not another focus of malignancy.
in the other breast which is full of cists,lump with microcalcificatoin with BIRADS 4 score and immediately done Core biopsy, Now I wait for results .My new doctor said to me that there is no chance to not have surgery, but depense of results he will know what kind of surgery.That lump he said that exist on mammo since 2007 but the other doctor not seen .To whom to believed?To find third?Oh, no again!
I had double mastectomy (after a stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis) and an immediate reconstruction using my addominal muscles (TRAM Flaps) in 1998 at U of M hospitals. Past few months, I notice an occasionally painful hard lump at 5 o clock location in my right breast. Mammogram, MRI, and Ultrasound rule out malignance and fat necrosis. What could be the cause for this hardness?
My mother which is 47 years of age was diagnosed having an invasive ductal carcinoma after she undergone an open biopsy of the breast or lumpectomy. After a week, her doctor's decision is for her to undergo mastectomy immediately. But does her doctor's decision is correct? I ask the doctor if he could tell the stage of my mother's "breast ca"..
According to the records he performed a lump biopsy and a partial mastectomy which means that he probably saw the lump and decided then to take tissue surrounding the lump for test. Can you clarify that? THank you so much!
I discovered a lump in my right breast in 2008 (?) and had a lumpectomy, the surgical site never healed. Multitudes of doctors and tests later, I was diagnosed with GM. I eventually "recovered" in 2010, by having a partial mastectomy of that breast. I've never had a flare up in that breast since.
2012: I discovered a lump in my LEFT breast, similar to the original one in my right. After imaging, a core biopsy, was determined it was GM, again. Treatment began again.
Depending on the nature and extent of the cancer, surgery can involve either, removing a tumor or lump (lumpectomy), a portion of the breast (partial mastectomy), the complete breast and the lining over the chest muscles (modified radical mastectomy), or the complete breast and underlying chest muscles (radical mastectomy). Commonly the surgeon will also remove lymph nodes under the arm that drain the breast and chest area.
In April 2007 I discovered a lump in my left breast. After all the regular tests, it was determined I had breast cancer, which was not a shock since my mother died of the disease. I had a lumpectomy and a sentinal node removed (the cancer was not present in the lymph nodes), follwed by 6 treatments of chemo (ACT) every three weeks, the last chemo being approx 1 month ago. While undergoing preparations for radiation, they discovered a new lump.
Two months ago i had a simple mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy. Stage 1, no lymph involvement so no chemo or radiation. Since then, I have a hard area growing immediately under the incision. It looks like a "hot dog" under the skin. It runs the entire length of the incision, sticks out about an inch from my chest and is more than an inch deep at its "tallest" spot.
t understand why you had a lumpectomy, then chemo and radiotherapy and now are going to have a mastectomy? If the mastectomy was a must why did you not have it right after the biopsy and path report? In my particular case I chose a mastectomy after the biopsy and path report because I did not want chemo and/or radiotherapy and I did not accept the AI oral treatment, not because I am scared but because this is my second primary cancer issue.
And if its some consolation, while another lump may still possible even after mastectomy, I believe the risk of this happening is very low.
Regards,
Flo.
I have been going back and forth to my breast dr. for the last year. I had an excisional biopsy last October which showed and intraductal papilloma. Fast forward to March, I felt a lump under my right nipple. Dr. ordered mammogram and ultrasound. paplpable lump was not found however two other nodular densities were but they decided to just watch and come back in a few months.
Hi. I joined this site about this time last year. I had discovered a lump in my left breast and been sent for mammogram and u/s. Results of those indicated a punch biopsy was necessary for a suspicious mass. Went for biopsy and was told by the surgeon (before the biopsy took place) what this was inflammatory breast cancer and there was no chance it could be anything else. Biopsy came back indicating no BC but GM instead.
How many have had mastectomy after a diagnoses of idiopathic granulomatous mastitis? I have gone through "conservative" treatments with steroids and several antibiotics. The side effects are awful, I can't see hardly anything, I never sleep, and my blood pressure continues to creep up. I also have had 2 surgeries for abscesses and one to check for inflammatory breast cancer. Nothing seems to be working and am fearful another abscess is accumulating now.
Of course there is no way of telling for sure,but your doctor will let you know, after reading your complete Ultrasound report,if the lump needs to be further investigated by having additional tests or having a biopsy to make sure what this lump represents.
I don't think you should be overly concerned about it,because not all hard lumps that form inside the breasts are cancerous and since yours is mobile,it's a good sign.
Thank you. Through my oncologist, I have had blood work, bone scan and full body cat scans every six months. Everything is normal. My breast surgeon gives me breast tissue exams every 6 months and believes he'll be able to feel a lump. He does not believe MRIs are necessary with bilateral mastectomy. I understand there is a low percentage of recurrence with bilateral mastectomy but I want to make sure I am being thorough.
For my procedure I chose the mastectomy on my left breast and reconstruct after the surgery and breast reduction on my right breast because I was getting a reduction anyway. I am so scared because the doctor said, they have to look at my lymph nodes and make sure it haven't spread and if so it will require chemo, but if not, I would be ok. He said, some patients may even require radiation after a mastectomy.
I am a 14 yr survivor of Breast cancer. My lump was 3 cm and elected to have a bilateral mastectomy and then I had chemo treatment after that. Also 12 nodes were removed from under my arm and only one was positive. I, so far, have had no signs of cancer reappearing.
I would recommend you discuss this with your Oncologist to see what would be the best way for you to go and then you decide.
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