New tumors under the breast near the rib after eccisional biopsy

CALU
CALU Member Posts: 2
edited June 2014 in ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)

My sister was diagnosed with ILC two weeks ago.  Since we lost our father when we were very young, we are very close and being the oldest I am somehow "in charge".  She is 35 years and just felt a lump, went to the doctor, had a mamogram and an ultrasound with BIRADS V diagnosis.  She had an eccisional biopsy two weeks ago and the result showed a very agressive type of cancer.  After a lot of work with our insurance company, we finally could schedule the operation for next Monday, but my concern now is that yesterday she told me that two more small tumors have appeared under the breast near the rib and I wonder if it is normal after a biopsy or if this could be a metastasis or if the cancer cells got altered because of the biopsy.  Her cancer is present in both breasts, the doctor said it is something called "mirror...something" because it is simultaneous.

There is no history of cancer in our family and since then, we do not have experience with many things, internet and sites like this with forums like this have been our school more than what the doctors tell you. Thanks you for sharing your experiences.

Could you tell us if anyone had a similar experience?  What do you think? I don`t intend to be more scared but like to be informed with everything trying to be prepared ahead of the diagnosis to handle them better.

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited February 2010

    If your sister has ILC, it is not unusual for it to also show up in the opposite breast (called mirroring).  I don't know if what she feels as new tumor(s) is something to worry about.  I will say that following her biopsy it is possible for pockets of fluid to accumulate; these usually go away by themselves.  It is also possible for these to be something else totally benign.  It is very common for us to start feeling "things" when we are being so hypervigilant after our diagnosis.  I remember being absolutely sure of nodules under my arm that turned out to be part of my ribs themselves.  Other people have shared finding lumps here and there that were hematomas, not bruises, but like small pockets of blood that appear following surgery, but usually just are resorbed by the body.  Since your sister's surgery is on Monday, it would probably be wise to not panic (easy to say) but just wait until your surgeon looks at it.  It is such an emotional time.  We are here to support you any way we can, especially if cyberhugs are in order.   Hugs.  G.

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  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited February 2010

    calu, please let us know how your sister does with the surgery Monday and the results of the staging and type.  She will be in my prayers.  You have come to the right place for support and information. 

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  • Fidelia
    Fidelia Member Posts: 397
    edited February 2010

    Yes - CALU - come back soon - the surgery should also pick up any obvious tumours - so you will know exactly what your sister is dealing with - and everyone is here to help :)

    Fidelia

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