Chemo, Surgery, and Now a New Lump

Anonymous

I'm still in shock. I finished neoadjuvent chemo in November, had a lumpectomy in Dec. and was on my way to rads when I found a new lump. My surgeon thought it may be a seroma from the lumpectomy. Turns out it's a new lump and they want to do a core needle biopsy tomorrow. I just don't even know how to respond. It makes me sick to put my family through this again. I'm so scared the cancer has come back. It just seems so fast. I dread another core needle biopsy. I'd rather have another surgery then go through this again. I'm trying to be positive but this is taking a toll. I just can't believe this is happening again. Please help me to regain my positive attitude. It can't possibly be back so soon, could it?

Hutchins3

I am hoping and praying it is nothing.  I developed a small lump on my mastectomy scar right near where the cancer was originally.  It was biopsies; it was scar tissue.  My heart goes out to you!  Please let me know how it works out.

Anonymous

Hutchins3, thank you for the encouragement. This has hit me harder than the original diagnosis and I don't even know if the cancer has returned. I feel so defeated.

Anonymous

I deleted these posts because they were way too depressing. Had a bad day yesterday and have since had an attitude adjustment. Thanks for letting me ramble.

Anonymous

Hutchins3, got my results this evening - B9! I was very relieved. Thank you for the prayers and good wishes.