enlarged lymph node on other side, questions

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littletower
littletower Member Posts: 333
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

Hello my gorgeous experts - I come to you all for advice again. As some of you may have read, had a clear mammo on Tuesday, but ultra sound revealed enlarged axillary lymph node under left arm (cancer was in the right breast), biopsy scheduled for next Tuesday am. So...now that it's sunk in and I'm quietly freaking out, what could this be? Aside, of course, from the obvious. And if it is the obvious (dont even want to say the word so lets say..."Lord Voldemort"), if it is "Lord Voldemort", what does it mean? PS-the node hurts like crazy. Help please.

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited February 2011

    I really, really hope it is just an infection or something that's NOT Lord Volemort!

    Nodes do enlarge for all sorts of benign reasons - my neck ones have just been huge as I had a cold.

    I am so sorry you are going through this, I will be thinking of you.

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited February 2011

    I am so sorry your going throug this. It could be an infection. If could be a new bc in your other breast. If it is a single met you can still be cured if it's single spot. The GOOD news is it hurts. It almost sounds like an infection.

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  • americanpinay
    americanpinay Member Posts: 338
    edited February 2011

    Hi Adele,

    I recently had a biopsy of an enlarged neck lymph node on the cancer side. Turned out benign. Hoping and praying yours turn out benign as well. Take care and hang in there.

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  • NancyD
    NancyD Member Posts: 3,562
    edited February 2011

    Your nodes can a nd do get enlarged from other things besides cancer. Infections, especially, will clog them and cause enlargment. Take a deep breath, relax a bit and we'll keep our fingers crossed for you. Where are you having your biopsy done? I currently live in New City.

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  • hrf
    hrf Member Posts: 3,225
    edited February 2011

    I had the exact same thing happen. Unfortunately it turned out to be BC. The good news (if you want to call it that) is that it was a second primary --- not mets. Hope yours is b9

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  • amlg1
    amlg1 Member Posts: 596
    edited February 2011

    I too had the same thing,clear mammo but enlarged lymph node.Mine didn't hurt though,so hopefully maybe just a tiny infection.Please let us know how you do.

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited February 2011

    I will be thinking of you tomorrow, Adele, and keeping my fingers crossed for good news.  I hope you are O.K.  Hugs, G.

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  • jenn3
    jenn3 Member Posts: 3,316
    edited February 2011

    I just wanted to say I'm sorry you're having to go through this.  BC sucks!!! It seems right about the time we start to relax, we get another reminder of what we're dealing with.  (((hugs)))

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited February 2011

    Hoping for good news.  Also, hoping today goes well without too much anxiety.  (Did you say coffee??? Ya, me too, except for me it's tea.)  Let us know how you are doing.  Big Hugs (((((Adele)))))

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  • littletower
    littletower Member Posts: 333
    edited February 2011

    So here's the news beautiful sista's. First of all, it's NOT cancer! Happy dance!!! But what it is, is kind of bizarre...it's breast tissue with fibrocystic breast disease! Seriously, it's like I'm growing a new boob and I can't even grow a healthy one! And its under my arm! Hope I won't have to buy a bra for it. Between that and the lymphoma on the other side, could make life awkward:)



    Thank you, thank you, thank you for your love and support.

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  • SAMayoFL
    SAMayoFL Member Posts: 958
    edited February 2011

    Adele, I am so thankful Lord Voldemort has not returned to your life.  I laughed out loud when I read that.  I also like your quote about sparkly shoes.  My 4 year old granddaughter truly believes everything, including her shoes, looks better with glitter!

    Susan

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  • KerryMac
    KerryMac Member Posts: 3,529
    edited February 2011

    Well, of all the crazy things!

    I am beyond thrilled for you that it isn't cancer.

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  • americanpinay
    americanpinay Member Posts: 338
    edited February 2011

    Adele, so happy for you! LOL on bra for new boob under the arm. Oh, and you mean lymphedema not lymphoma, correct? I think lymphoma is some type of cancer. 

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  • Kathleen26
    Kathleen26 Member Posts: 210
    edited February 2011

    Thank goodness your news was good.  A new boob growing under your arm beat BC any day of the week.  I'd take one growing out of my forehead.

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  • kimber3006
    kimber3006 Member Posts: 586
    edited February 2011

    Great news!  A little crazy, but still great!

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  • Gitane
    Gitane Member Posts: 1,885
    edited February 2011

    Not cancer, that's what counts!   I'm really, truly happy to get this news, Adele.  Wow!!! Hugs, G.

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited February 2011

    I am sooo hapy for you-I keep checking for your updates. That was the funniest post ever lol omg... So happy for you!

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited February 2011

    Adele, that is awesome!  A friend of mine had a "boob in her armpit".  Just one of those things that make you go "hmmmm".

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