found a lump - waiting for ultrasound appt.

Nancinurse

I am almost to the 2 year mark from when I was first diagnosed and since then have had BMX, chemo, and radiation for 3+ nodes.  Had reconstruction with DIEP flap on 8/3/12.  Noticed a small but very distinct lump on my upper outer right breast area (same side CA was in) last week.  Saw MO next morning and he said it could be scar tissue from a "stitch" from the reconstruction, or just scar tissue from radiation but he ordered an ultrasound to make sure.  I am trying to think positive but am getting more worried as the time goes by.  US is scheduled for two days from now so I still have lots of time to make myself crazy.  My husband died two months ago so I am not in the best frame of mind at this point.  I know chance of recurrence is low but I'm a nurse and was married to a physician so I "know too much".  Just looking for some support and honesty from others who have been in this position. 

SusanRB

I'm much less far along in my cancer journey, but I felt an area around my lumpectomy scar a month or so ago that concerned me.  I didn't want to panic and since I had a chemo treatment coming up, I just waited to talk to the doctor then.  By the day of my appointment, it was gone.  My husband said he thinks it was just scar tissue.  So hard not to worry, but it could be nothing.

Angela-R

It is so difficult to stay calm, keep your mind off it and not build it into the worst case scenario.



For me, I cook up a storm, fill the freezer with casseroles and soups, and clean the house. I figure if bad news comes, the family can feed themselves while I have treatment. And if all is good, I come home feeling elated, with a clean house and dinner ready to go.



I also have a tendency to call the scanners and ask to be moved to any earlier spot!



Keep busy is my advice. And hop back on here if you have any questions or need to vent.



Best wishes

Angela