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Rdhnow
Rdhnow Member Posts: 22
edited June 2014 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

I am 2 years out after having bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction with silicone implants. Last week I noticed a small lump the size of a bb in the breast which I had 3 tumors. I can't tell if it is in the pectoral muscle or just beneath the skin. I did not have lymph node involvement nor did I undergo chemo or radiation. Has anyone had a similar experience?

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  • Yayme
    Yayme Member Posts: 107
    edited January 2013

    Hi...

    I recently had a BMX, with silicone inplants placed. I was diagnosed in June 2012, chemo, no lymphnodes involved. I have had small bump, which I had biopsies and found out it was just a fatty lipoma. I have another one as well. It is scary after all we went through to have this pop up....I would have it checked as it always the best route to have everything ruled out for peace of mind....I also was multifocal, so that scared me too.

    What stage are you? PM me if you have any questions.....

    Best wishes for a good outcome,...

    Lisa

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  • pupmom
    pupmom Member Posts: 5,068
    edited January 2013

    I hope it's nothing! Are you on Tamox or an Al?

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  • Rdhnow
    Rdhnow Member Posts: 22
    edited January 2013

    Was on tamoxifen for first 2 years, just last month switched to Femara. I tend to be a bit paranoid about everything these days, feel like the doctors probably think I'm nuts.

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  • Rdhnow
    Rdhnow Member Posts: 22
    edited January 2013

    What is multi focal? I was stage 2 I guess because there were multiple tumors, but with no lymph node involvement which I thought was a real positive.

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  • Shrek4
    Shrek4 Member Posts: 1,822
    edited March 2013

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  • Rdhnow
    Rdhnow Member Posts: 22
    edited January 2013

    I pulled out my pathology report which stated that my tumors were multicentric, I had forgotten that, I guess. I am going to the dr. On friday

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  • Letlet
    Letlet Member Posts: 1,053
    edited January 2013

    Is it near the scar? My BS told me recurrence would look like bug bites that wouldnt go away near the surgical site.

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  • Rdhnow
    Rdhnow Member Posts: 22
    edited February 2013

    Had the biopsy last wek, it is a recurrence! See the surgeon on Thursday. Anyone have thoughts on this? I was estrogen receptor positive grade 1, the cancer that shouldn't come back

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  • maryannecb
    maryannecb Member Posts: 1,453
    edited February 2013

    Well that bites! Sorry. What are the plans?

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  • Rdhnow
    Rdhnow Member Posts: 22
    edited February 2013

    I see the surgeon on Thursday, so will know more after that. I am worried that it could be in other places/organs as well. I hope they want to do a pet scan.

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited February 2013

    Rdhnow sorry you have to do this again. Just curious why didnt they have you do chemo or rads? I am Stage 2(micromet in the SN) and Grade 1. I had a lumpectomy followed by 33 Rads treatments and currently taking tamoxifen. Was on Arimidex initially but ONC switched me because of osteoporsis. I hope they do a pet scan too. Dont assume its everywhere else but of course we all get the fear factor. Letlet...that's interesting about the bug bites. I will be looking for those from now on. Rdhnow try not to worry and let us know; we are praying for you. Diane

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  • Rdhnow
    Rdhnow Member Posts: 22
    edited February 2013

    They didn't do rads or chemo because they felt they got it all with the mastectomy. I hate to say it, but I am hoping they will follow this surgery up with something more.

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited February 2013

    Rdhnow..oh okay. They didnt recommend chemo or rads for my sister either. She had a MX.

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  • Rdhnow
    Rdhnow Member Posts: 22
    edited February 2013

    I am going tomorrow for blood work, bone scan and ct scan and meet with the surgeon, guess ill learn more tomorrow.

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  • wintersocks
    wintersocks Member Posts: 922
    edited February 2013

    letlet,

    I was told that too.

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  • src3acs
    src3acs Member Posts: 40
    edited March 2013

    Rdhnow....since I read this I have been thinking about you and praying for you.  I too had a bilateral mastectomy with DIEP Flap reconstruction....no implants.....last October 2012.  No lymph node involvement and no radiation since the breast tissue had been removed.  My Onco wanted me to do 4 rounds of chemo but I was so sick and weak from a lung surgery to remove a nodule (non-cancerous) that she felt my body could not handle any side effects I might have.  My Onco-type came in at 18 and my BC was estrogen positive so I am taking Tamoxifen.  Recurrence is a fear of mine....and I am sure for many others as well.  I am a big advocate on knowing your own body and I believe it still holds true even though our bodies have changed.  I wish you well and pray this recurrence can be taken care of quickly and completely.

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  • Rdhnow
    Rdhnow Member Posts: 22
    edited March 2013

    Thank you so much for your kind words. I had the lump removed last week, will follow with chemo and radiation. I am scared, but trying to remain positive.

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  • bellamarie
    bellamarie Member Posts: 62
    edited August 2013

    i have a small bug bite lookingbump on my inplant.. dr wants to remvoe and biopsy. scared to death. i had dcis..  no chemo or rads..any words of advice..

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  • GrammyR
    GrammyR Member Posts: 702
    edited August 2013

    Only one way to know for sure. Have your surgeon take a look. Probably nothing but best to be sure.

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