I found a lump

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Pure
Pure Member Posts: 1,796
edited June 2014 in Stage III Breast Cancer

I found a lump in my right breast. I have implants with fat inserted around the implant.. The fat was used from my body. The lump is tiny and perfectly round. I am going to get it checked out asap but I guess I am looking for hope..Any hope it could be something/anything else? I know it's tiny but even tiny would equal tx.  I am so devastated.

Any feedback is appreciated.

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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited December 2012

    Pur I know a few who have found lups, and they had to do with scar tissuee mostly but a lot were really nothing--have it checked and don't worry unless u have to--but it is kinda normal.

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  • Granuaile
    Granuaile Member Posts: 113
    edited December 2012

    Pure: I had the exact same type of perfectly round lump recently. Onc wasn't really concerned, but given my history, recommended a diagnostic mammogram/US. I ended up having a biopsy. It was fatty necrosis, common after breast surgery (I had a reduction). Let us know how you make out.

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  • 116
    116 Member Posts: 108
    edited December 2012

    I also had a small round lump, that led to an ultrasound and biopsy. It turned out to be scar tissue.

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  • MaxineO
    MaxineO Member Posts: 555
    edited December 2012

    Could be scar tissue. Or an implant leak.  I have a lot of scar tissue that is pretty lumpy.  Get it checked for peace of mind.  Hoping the best for you.

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited December 2012

    Thank you Liadies..Can you have a biopsy wtih an implant?

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

    Pure, I haven't had my recon yet, but after my mx, the LE therapist found a perfectly round, firm lump on my chest, near where you'd think the lymph nodes would be.  We both freaked.  She sent me straight to my MO, who sent me straight to my BS, who rolled her eyes and said, "it's scar tissue."  She did a fine-needle biopsy just to be sure, but yes, it was scar tissue. 

    I'm sure they can biopsy with an implant in place.  They'll just approach it carefully at a good angle so as to not damage it.  Hang in there.  It's so easy to just have a worry melt-down, but I bet you're fine.

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  • YramAL
    YramAL Member Posts: 1,651
    edited December 2012

    My sister in law, who has implants following a double mastectomy, found several small round lumps near her scar line. She had a biopsy and they turned out to be benign. So yes, it does happen, and yes, you can have a biopsy with implants.

    Mary

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  • Celtic_Spirit
    Celtic_Spirit Member Posts: 748
    edited December 2012

    I haven't had reconstruction, but about two years after chemo, I felt two pea-sized lumps beneath my port scar. Both my primary care physician and my oncologist didn't know what they were. My onc sent me to the surgeon. The surgeon knew right away what they were...scar tissue had formed around a couple of the inner stitches used to close the area where my port had been. Perhaps you have some inner stitches that are doing the same.

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  • gillyone
    gillyone Member Posts: 1,727
    edited December 2012

    Hoping it's nothing!

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  • JenLex
    JenLex Member Posts: 6
    edited December 2012

    Pure,

    I don't have any insight into your situation, but I just wanted to let you know that you're in my thoughts.

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  • lkc
    lkc Member Posts: 1,203
    edited December 2012

    i found a lump too. it turned out to be the fill port of the implant.

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  • oaktownmom
    oaktownmom Member Posts: 114
    edited December 2012

    My PS said that fat necrosis is not uncommon with fat grafting and it presents like a small hard bump that can be really scary for breast cancer patients, so hopefully it's just that!  (My PS doesn't do fat grafting for this reason, much to my dismay!)

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  • faithfulheart
    faithfulheart Member Posts: 544
    edited December 2012

     I am guessing scar tissue,  I am so lumpy and bumpy after recon..... I have pain too!!!   I am sure you are fine. I know it is so scarey though..........You r in my prayers sweetheart!! I just know you will be fine.........stay strong!!!

    Love you

    steph

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  • JacquelineG
    JacquelineG Member Posts: 282
    edited December 2012

    I had the same thing as Celtic Spirit, just an inner stitch that had formed some scar tissue around it - my PS had to use some big stitches, particularly under my radiated side. I think maybe he said it was a granuloma in case you want to look it up.

    I'm sure it's NOTHING!

    jackie

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  • Pure
    Pure Member Posts: 1,796
    edited December 2012

    Hi Everyone, Thank you so much for all your help and feedback. I really appreciate you guys taking the time to respond. I will let you know as soon as I hear back.

    Thank you!

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