Possible recurrence ?

Arianalr93_

Hey all , I want to get everyone's opinion about if I should be concerned with recurrence after mastectomy. For about a year I have felt discomfort and slight swelling under my armpit as well as thickening on my mastectomy scar for the past few months. I have spoken to my doctor who did order an ultrasound under the arm but it only showed enlarged nodes. This morning I felt right above my scar a small hard ball . I can't tell if it is muscle or a mass. I feel that no one will listen to me because of my age and I can't help but shake the feeling something is wrong . What do you guys think

MinusTwo

Arianair - this could be lymphadema and cording. Get your docs to recommend a trained & certified LE physical therapist. Below is a link with lots of good information & may help you find a trained PT.

https://www.stepup-speakout.org/

On the other hand, I did have a recurrence in a lymph node by my collar bone, but it was easily diagnosed with an ultrasound.