Posted by Chris on 20 Jul 2012, 08:50AM
I have developed a lump between my sentinel node biopsy scar, and my mastectomy scar. It is probably just scar tissue, but the more I worry, the more prominent it seems to become. It appears to be in the area where already a level 1 lymph node clearance took place about 19 months ago. My GP is wonderful, and suggested I have an ultrasound, so as to 'hopefully' put my mind at ease. I am having this today, and am now very nervous. This will include a fine needle biopsy if anything is discovered. The thought of recurrence is never far from my mind. I wonder if this fear will ever disappear with time.
Love Chris xx
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good luck
Hi Chris
Good luck for today I to understand the fear of anything new just turning up, the hematoma that arrived not long after my surgery is still very promiment and sore and I worry .......what it underneath it, when will it go away, is the radiation causing it to harden. I hate this constant fear.....
Wishing you all the best for today with fingers and toes crossed for you.
Georgie
wishing you well
Hi Chris,
Wishing you all the best news from your scans. I was told it is really rare to have cancer develop in a mastectomy site.
Julia
good luck
Hi Chris just wanted to say thinking of you and sending well wishes your way, let us know how it all goes xoxoxox
Thanks ladies for your support. I am probably just being a worry wort, but it is hard not to be. In the last 6 months, both my oncologist, and breast surgeon have palpated the area and not been at all concerned. My fear stems from being told previously that all was ok when in fact it wasn't. I will try and take my mind off it by helping youngest son plan his 22nd birthday party tonight. Yuk, thought these parties were all behind me.
Love Chris xx
Thinking of you
Hi Chris always being diligent is how we must always be. Best wishes XLeonie
Hi Chris
So sorry to hear that you have this new worry.It's only normal to feel anxious given what we've all been through.I've got a small pea size lump near my elbow on the "bad"arm.My surgeon wasn't at all worried- said it's most likely a cyst.But if it was under my arm I'd be freaking out.Hope all will be ok for you.
Tonya xx
Hi Chris
Thinking of you today and hope the ultrasound has been clear and put your mind to rest. The worst part is still the waiting, which never seems to get any better. All the very best - let us know how you go - love and hugs,
Michelle xx
Hey Chris
It saddens me that you have to go through more waiting and worrying. You are always there for us pink ladies so you can be assured that we are all here for you as well.
There is always that fear of a recurrence in the back of our mind. That is one of those dreaded things than anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer has to carry for the rest of their lives. Unless you have been there it is not something other people will necessarily understand.
I am wishing and hoping and sending you lots of good news vibes your way today.
Mich xoxoxo
My dear pink sisters, thank you all for your support and kind thoughts. I am very relieved to tell you all, that everything is ok. My thyroid is very nodular, but unchanged over the last 7 years. My greatest worry was the lump on my old scar, and it was wonderful when the sonogragher couldn't locate anything. The radiologist, who was there for my last 2 scans, and remembered my history, came in and also looked, but also couldn't find anything to be concerned about. Just scar tissue, and it is close to the edge of my implant, which has only been there for 6 months. I guess there is still a bit of movement there, which could explain why it has felt like it has been developing over the last few months. I am very happy, but
will still continue to be vigilant. Love Chris xx
fantastic
so happy for you, onward and upward from here, hope the party is great xx
Wonderful news
So happy for you Chris! Best news ever - and also great that your doctors were so quick to check. Your vigilance is a good tip to us all. Have a wonderful - and relaxed weekend - hope the 22nd birthday party was a top night for you both!
Michelle xx
What a relief
That is fantastic news Chris, I am sorry you have had such a scare so soon after your last journey. I'm not sure the worry will ever end, perhaps it is our new normal. Continue to be so proactive with your health it is the only control we have. Hope the party went well. Lara
fantastic news!!
So wonderful to read your fantastic news Chris, you are always so very supportive of myself and so many others on this site and I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for all the times you have come to my rescue. Hope the party goes well and you and your son enjoy the evening ( though just make sure no one posts a word on facebook!!) haha
Take care and congrats again Georgie
Congrats Chris
Great news and what a relief it must be for you and your family.
Once again thank you for being their for us when we need you. Keep on being vigilant.
Mich xoxo
Hi Ladies, thanks again for all your messages. The support from this site is amazing. The party went well. Once they are older than 18 or 21, they seem to have settled down a lot. We only had about 25, so only a small party, but I am about to take advantage of the rearranged furniture, and give the floor a good wash and then polish before replacing everything. Love Chris xx
what a relief!
So glad you got the all clear Chris.Somehow we have to live with that little dark cloud hanging over our heads.I hope you had a few celebration drinks last night-one for you and one for your son.Take it easy and don't over do it with that housework!
love Tonya xx
So glad to hear you got good news, Chris - and that the party went well!
Hi Chris
Great to hear some good news..... over the moon I bet?
I think we all will have that niggle in the back of our heads for ever.. the wondering if it will ever come back.....
But, so good to hear that you are okay.
Love to you as always, Julie XX