23 year breast cancer survivor, just found small lump.

[lucylocks]

Hi

I am new to this site, many thanks for accepting me.

I had a mastectomy 23 years ago, at the age of 39, I had 15 lymph nodes removed and several were positive. I had chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

About fifteen years ago I had an silicone/saline permanent expander implant inserted, the surgeon said it would give me a cleavage.

Earlier this year I started to get eczema, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism seven years ago and Doctor said the eczema could be associated with been hypo.

This week I notice what I thought was the eczema on my mastectomy scar. On closer examination I feel it is not eczema as it is not a rash as such, just a redness of the skin on the scar. Today I can now feel a small hard lump (smaller than a pea) on top of the implant, under my skin, about an inch above the scar but to the right of the redness.

I am worrying myself sick and have made an appointment to see my Doctor tomorrow.

Could it be a reoccurance after all these years?

[gmasurvivor]

Sorry to hear that you are experiencing this. Let us know how you do at your doctor's appointment.

[lucylocks in reply to gmasurvivor]

Hi

Doctor has referred me to the breast clinic and I should be seen within the next two weeks. She thinks it unlikely to be a recurrence but I need to get it checked at the clinic.

[gmasurvivor in reply to lucylocks]

Glad to hear that your doctor feels it is unlikely to be a recurrence. Let us know how you do at the clinic.

[lucylocks in reply to gmasurvivor]

Thank you, I will do.

[Scarey4]

I hope it is not cancer. I hope you see your Doctor so you can find out and stop worrying. I have heard people whose cancer has come back after 30 years. I pray that this isn't the case for you

[lucylocks in reply to Scarey4]

I also pray it isn't the case for me.

Doctor has just referred me to the breast clinic and I should be seen within two weeks.

She thinks it unlikely to be a recurrence but it obviously needs to be checked out.

[Scarey4 in reply to lucylocks]

I pray that it is not cancer. You are in my thoughts. Let us know how we may support you.

[lucylocks in reply to Scarey4]

Thank you for your kind words.

I am trying not to worry, I will let you know how I get on at the clinic.

[RonnieDale]

I think you've already taken the most important step by making an appointment with your doctor.

While it's possible to have a recurrence at any time, most of my customers seem to have experienced either metastasis to another part of the body, or a new cancer in the other breast.

Please let us all know how you fare at the doctor's and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Be well,

Ronnie Dale

[lucylocks in reply to RonnieDale]

Many thanks for your kind words.

Doctor has just referred me to the breast clinic and I should be seen within two weeks.

I am trying not to worry as she has said she thinks it unlikely to be a recurrence but I obviously need to be checked over at the clinic.

[Lavendar19]

Stay positive and prayerful! Self diagnosing is the worst as I have done it too. But when I go there I pray and say positive.

[lucylocks in reply to Lavendar19]

Hi

This post is two years old, I have seen the specialist and all is O.K.

Thank you for your concern.

[Abshobha2709]

Hi you have taken a right step to approach an oncologist. Hope for the best we all will pray for you. Do update us after you meet your doctor. Take care god is there

[lucylocks in reply to Abshobha2709]

Hi

This post is two years old, I have seen the specialist and all is O.K.

Thank you for your concern.