one breast larger than the other

cindyS1

I had a partial mastectomy and feel very fortunate to have had such a small problem when I know the horror some women face. However, as it has been such a long time, I'm wondering why the affected breast has become larger than the other one. It is a bother to me and my bras do not fit right.

I had the surgery in January of 2016. Grateful that the tumor was at the 6 o'clock position so it is less obvious and mangled. I had 3 lymph nodes removed (all clear) praise the Lord. 10 weeks of radiation therapy. I started a chemo drug after the radiation was finished, but had horrible reactions to two different aromatase inhibitors, so stopped them cold. My oncologist agreed with me that I did not have to start the Tamoxifen, so I have done nothing since then. I developed a swelling of lymph like tissue on the opposite side from the surgery. Around my neck especially. Really puffy looking to me as I am tall and thin and have never had that before. I cannot see my collar bone.

I have been told by my radiation oncologist that I might try the Thermismooth treatment for the larger breast. Has anyone ever heard of that or tried it? I'm unhappy with the obvious shape difference and I would prefer the smaller breast I used to have.

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Bumping for Cindy -- does anyone have any advice to offer?

Thanks!

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