Irregular Lymph node

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VioletKali
VioletKali Member Posts: 243
edited February 2019 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

I had a breast MRI which lit up 3 lymph nodes..

Fast forward to today. An irregular lymph node at 4 o'clock was seen. It was enlarged and had lost its C or U shape.. Biopsy is next Wednesday.

I had a double mastectomy. Has anyone had this and had a recurrence

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  • ElaineTherese
    ElaineTherese Member Posts: 3,328
    edited February 2019

    Hi!

    There are some BC patients who have had recurrences after a double mastectomy on here. (KBee?) It looks like your surgeon took out 10 nodes during your surgery -- is this new (allegedly) compromised node on your left or your right? Just trying to get a clearer picture here. ((Hugs)) I hope your biopsy shows the node is benign!

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  • VioletKali
    VioletKali Member Posts: 243
    edited February 2019

    The node is on the affected side. I am nearly a 5 year survivor, BUT I have not had an MRI with my reconstructed breasts yet. I was told that it was not standard to habe frequent MRIs

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  • ElaineTherese
    ElaineTherese Member Posts: 3,328
    edited February 2019

    Bump! Calling KBee....

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited February 2019

    I did have a local recurrence after BMX. Unfortunately, a few of us have. It is rare, but it does happen. When is your biopsy?

    Sorry you are dealing with this

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  • VioletKali
    VioletKali Member Posts: 243
    edited February 2019

    My biopsy is Wednesday. The radiologist did not seem concerned, but that could have been his way of not worrying me. Like, seriously dude, I can handle this.

    It is definitely EARLY early of it is a lymph node recurrence, so I would imagine that perhaps he has never seen a recurrence that early. I just have a "feeling", know what I mean? I have also had a bit of pain in that area, but I chalked it up to the fact that pain after MX can happen AND my recent increase in past 6 months of aerial yoga :D

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  • VioletKali
    VioletKali Member Posts: 243
    edited February 2019

    KBEEEE Do you know if surgery is a possibility? I am not doing chemo again, not gonna happen. Proton radiation therapy I would do, and other immunological therapies are fine, but I am hoping they can remove this beeeeyotch if needed.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited February 2019

    Lymph nodes can swell and appear abnormal for a variety of reasons. Surgery would depend on location and proximity to other structures. It would definitely be a decision made as a team with surgeon, MO, etc. A second opinion would be warranted as well. A friend I know has had multiple metastases to neck nodes over the years and also has opted not to do the harsh chemo. She's done Letrozole and Ibrance, and I think Falsodex. There are certainly options, but hopefully the biopsy will be benign and you won't have to explore the options.

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  • VioletKali
    VioletKali Member Posts: 243
    edited February 2019

    Knees,

    My irregularity is at 4'o clock if treating by boob like a clock. The other lymph nodes appeared normal in shape.

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  • VioletKali
    VioletKali Member Posts: 243
    edited February 2019

    My friends dad works at MDAnderson and said he would personally take my case, so I have a 2nd opinion if I get unfavorable results.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited February 2019

    Keep us posted. Hoping it's benign!

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