Lump on implant

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3boysmom39
3boysmom39 Member Posts: 54
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

Anyone have a hard, rubbery-like bump on their post reconstruction silicone implant? It's not attached to skin...would it be if it was related to BC? It's not along my scar either...

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  • nodrama123
    nodrama123 Member Posts: 10
    edited December 2011

    no but sounds very interestig

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  • mom3band1g
    mom3band1g Member Posts: 817
    edited December 2011

    I do.  I had a mammo, ultrasound and mri.  All showed nothing.  I haven't talked to the Dr so I have no idea what it is.  I'm guessing scar tissue or fat necrosis.  Hoping it's nothing for you.

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  • 3boysmom39
    3boysmom39 Member Posts: 54
    edited December 2011

    Thanks for replies, my plastic surgeon says it's nothing, but what is it??mom3 what does yours feel like? Does it hurt?

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  • mom3band1g
    mom3band1g Member Posts: 817
    edited December 2011

    It doesn't hurt....but my chest is numb!  I guess it's like a hard piece of rice.   It's been there since mid Oct.  I don't like that I don't know what it is but since my mri came out clear I know it's 'nothing'.  I do have a follow up with my bs in March so I will ask her what it is.  I have had a terrible time getting my questions answered about this and will be switching Dr's after this next appt.  Does your Dr want to do any testing?

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  • ppplocke
    ppplocke Member Posts: 44
    edited December 2011

    If it is not attached to the skin it isn't likely anything from what I know. Is it on a side that was radiated? If so, your skin and tissue on that side is much "thinner" and will allow you to feel imperfections in the implant much easier. That's how I understand it all anyway. Hope this helps.

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