I am feeling the tumor (tingling, heaviness), is it normal?

chaffinch
chaffinch Member Posts: 6
edited June 2017 in Waiting for Test Results

I was diagnosed with cancer 2 weeks ago after the biopsy. Now waiting to the results of my analysis.

From time to time I am feeling the tumor - some light tingling, heaviness and tension in that area... hard to explain. First I thought it is the consequences of the biopsy but now the bruise is gone (visually) but I still feeling this... I am scaring myself that it is growing or smth else happening there.

Did anyone have similar feelings? Is it normal?

Thank you!

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited June 2017

    chaffinch, why don't you try posting this in a "just diagnosed" thread? People here in the "not diagnosed with breast cancer" forum don't know the answer to your question.

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  • Denise-G
    Denise-G Member Posts: 1,777
    edited June 2017

    chaffinch - so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I had similar feelings that you describe. I could never decide if they

    were real or because I knew the tumor existed. I had a very large tumor (6 cm) and until it was gone, I always

    seemed to "know" it was there after diagnosis.

    This whole experience will get better once you know exactly what you are dealing with and have a treatment plan.

    It is all so terrifying.

    Sending all my best to you!

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  • chaffinch
    chaffinch Member Posts: 6
    edited June 2017

    Thank you so much for your support, Denise!! 💕

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  • stephaniebc
    stephaniebc Member Posts: 53
    edited June 2017

    i had two biopsies and they both did a number on my tumor, which was inflamed and sore for weeks afterwards. it sounds normal to me.

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  • BellasMomToo
    BellasMomToo Member Posts: 305
    edited June 2017

    I had a similar sensation that lasted weeks after my biopsy. I mentioned it to a (cancer center) nurse and he said that the sensation is normal because the nerves are regenerating, even though the bruising is gone.

    I was so afraid it was the cancer growing!

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  • Michelle_in_cornland
    Michelle_in_cornland Member Posts: 1,689
    edited June 2017

    During the biopsy a small metal piece is implanted to mark the area. Sometimes, those metal pieces become encapsulated in tissue, which is absolutely normal. You could be feeling the effects of the metal piece.

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  • Tpralph
    Tpralph Member Posts: 487
    edited June 2017

    Yes. I felt that for a month after

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited June 2017

    cornland - "a small piece of metal is iimplanted to mark the spot". For some this is true - but not for all biopsies. There are so many variables with BC types, DX and TX.

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  • chaffinch
    chaffinch Member Posts: 6
    edited June 2017

    Oh, thank you for sharing! Now I less worry about it.

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  • ElleElleBee
    ElleElleBee Member Posts: 19
    edited June 2017

    I haven't had my biopsies yet. Thorough mammogram and ultrasound this past Thursday. Biopsies scheduled for Wednesday. It is now Sunday and I feel the same things the original poster has. Would it be normal to feel that just from all of the smooshing and prodding I endured?

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