lump in my armpit during chemo!

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shannyshields
shannyshields Member Posts: 9
edited July 2016 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

I recently found a lump in my armpit on the same side as the breast cancer and also where i had my lymphnodes taked out and mastectomy.  I am going to get it biopsied today.  I have read it could just be fatty tissue, but am very worried.  Can i really be getting a new lump while in the middle of chemo? shannon

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  • swest
    swest Member Posts: 680
    edited January 2010

    Shannon,

    I'm so sorry you are going through this!  Unfortunately I cannot answer your question.  I just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for good results!

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  • TriciaK
    TriciaK Member Posts: 362
    edited January 2010

    Shannon, it's possible they missed one during your initial surgery but far more likely to be scar tissue or maybe fluid thats built up after the node removal.

    I'm really sorry you have this worry especially during chemo and will keep everything crossed for benign results:)

    Tricia x

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  • leighannmarie
    leighannmarie Member Posts: 100
    edited January 2010

    I had a lumpy armpit after surgery from a fluid buidup (seroma) and some fat necrosis.

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  • kirstensmum
    kirstensmum Member Posts: 93
    edited January 2010

    Hi Shannon

    I am sorry that you have to go through the worry of this.  I certainly hope that everything will be ok for you. 

    Jennie

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  • shannyshields
    shannyshields Member Posts: 9
    edited January 2010

    Thanks ladies!  I went today and the doctor said it was a cyst and drained it.  It went waaaaaay down and is almost back already.  My doctor warned me this could happen, but I didn't realize it could come back so quick! Onc said we will jus keep an eye on it instead of continuing to asperize while i am on chemo.....first bullet dodged of 2010!

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  • Catherine3
    Catherine3 Member Posts: 26
    edited June 2016

    I have the exact same experience going on right now and while I will go see my dr and have it checked, your post gave me relief tonight that it just might be a cyst and no big deal. It is the worst feeling to have had 2 surgeries, radiation and to almost be done with chemo and then find a lump! Urgh! I will have my dr look but so glad I read the posts here. Thanks

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  • HappyHammer
    HappyHammer Member Posts: 1,247
    edited June 2016

    catherine3- thinking of you as you deal with this newest issue...in your pocket.  Please keep us posted.

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  • Catherine3
    Catherine3 Member Posts: 26
    edited June 2016

    thank you all... I was really upset last night to find a lump in my armpit. My dr looked at it today and he thinks it is a hematoma from the surgery to remove my lymph nodes. He says it will dissolve on its own as I finish the chemo. He says that if he drains it then it will just fill back up and he could take it out but he seems to really feel that once the chemo stops, it will dissolve on its own. Having been through 2 surgeries, I am not interested in having another right now so I opted for his advise and we will wait and see. Fingers crossed! Thanks ladies! I really appreciate reading all the posts.

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  • Catherine3
    Catherine3 Member Posts: 26
    edited July 2016

    hey Shannysheilds, I was wondering if when you had your lump during chemo if it grew and/or hurt? Mine seems to be doing both. I see that this is an old post so perhaps you do not mind sharing if yours went away? Thanks for whatever you can share. :

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