Thickening of scar

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many Member Posts: 254
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

I felt some thickening on mastectomy scar of my wife ,I believe it's post radiation scar tissue ,the surgeon did check the scar during routine check up but did not mention any unusual finding ,can u all share your views

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  • many
    many Member Posts: 254
    edited June 2012

    Bump

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited June 2012

    Yes, scars change over time.  My radiated side changed quite a bit.  Before my reconstruction, I did notice it getting "thicker" then when I started jogging it seemed to get better...I think from the repetative arm movement.  

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  • sbelizabeth
    sbelizabeth Member Posts: 2,889
    edited June 2012

    Bugs, how long did you wait for reconstruction?  My team is recommending no sooner than 6 months after radiation.

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  • BikerLee
    BikerLee Member Posts: 355
    edited June 2012

    Is it like keloidal tissue?  Some people just get that.  About 50% of my mastectomy scar is "thick" and the other 50% is "thin" - if that makes any sense.  I'd say that it feels like a piece of twine right in that scar - for around 10 or 12 cm on each side.  And the keloid part is dark pink and a little bit shiny.  The rest feels much more supple.  The twine has been softening up over the last month or so.  I put oil on the scar after every shower.  Based on images I have seen - I'd say I have fairly minor keloids, and I'm told that my scars look quite good.

    Does htat help at all?  I don't know.  It was the first thing that came to my mind when I read your post.

    Good luck.

    Lee

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  • Bugs
    Bugs Member Posts: 1,719
    edited June 2012

    Elizabeth,  I waited 3 years..only because I wasn't sure at first if I wanted reconstruction and I wanted a break from dr's, surgeries...you know the drill.  My dr's also recommended at least 6 months post radiation.  

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