Benign Tumor After Cancer

MZ1969

Hi - I am 2.5 years cancer free but today a small growth (5mm) close to the skin was discovered in a mammogram. On the same breast that had cancer and was radiated. The radiologist said it is very likely benign but because of my history she wants to biopsy it. That is happening next week.

Has anyone had experiences withor have information regarding benign growths post cancer?

Thanks

ctmbsikia

Hi, yes there are plenty of benign biopsies being down post treatment. Post surgical changes, radiation, believe it or not, stuff still happens in the breast tissue that's left. I had a biopsy last Jan and it was fat necrosis (dead tissue) a lesion that can look like cancer, but isn't. Just under 1cm in size. Yours doesn't sound like that, however, just wanted to let you know there are plenty of biopsies done post treatment that do turn up as benign. My best wishes for a good outcome!

Please let us know how you make out.

LivinLife

I don't have personal experience MZ... just want to wish you well next week and send support! Please let us know how things go, ok?

MZ1969

Thanks so much for sharing, it is good to know. I will give an update. Biopsy is on Thursday 3/11

MZ1969

unfortunately the tumor is not benign. Cancer the sequel for me

MindiG66

I'm so sorry! UGH! I've been there, I am there.

I hope you can get a good plan in place soon and I know for me, that really helped. One day at a time.

LivinLife

So sorry to hear that MZ!!! Hopefully you get all the info. you need about what is going on, if you don't have that already, so you can form a plan as Mindi stated. Keep us updated though I realize you'll likely be switching forums in the near future....