Possible cording?

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berries
berries Member Posts: 277
edited February 2020 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

I have a long line of hard tissue/cording extending from my armpit to halfway down my arm and at the end of it is this tiny lump/ball that I can feel.

Has anyone experienced this before after a MX? Is this normal scar tissue or should I be concerned?

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited February 2020

    You should get a referral to a lymphadema certified & trained PT. Below is a link that should give you more info. They can take care of the cording and teach you how to do continuing MLD. Also check the BCO lymphadema section.

    https://www.stepup-speakout.org/


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  • berries
    berries Member Posts: 277
    edited February 2020

    thank you!

    Is a lump common to form on your arm? Is this something I should be worried about being something else though? Ugh. I hate this feeling.

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  • Mudstick
    Mudstick Member Posts: 100
    edited February 2020

    Hi Berries,

    It sounds a lot like cording...I had it shortly after my MX and it was such a painful and odd feeling. Like a fishing rope tied to my armpit and pulling down to my wrist. You could see a thin line in my armpit when I reached over my head. I went to a LE specialist and had physiotherapy. After about 3 or 4 sessions it resolved (thankfully). I hope you are able to get some help and relief soon.

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  • berries
    berries Member Posts: 277
    edited February 2020

    would a tiny lumpby the fold of my arm be cording too? I am in a bit of panic.

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  • rockymountaingirl
    rockymountaingirl Member Posts: 78
    edited February 2020

    If the tiny lump is at the end of the cord, it's probably just a lumpy bit of cord. I second the suggestion that you find a physical therapist, preferably one who is experienced in dealing with lymphadema since he or she will likely have seen quite a bit of cording too. If the therapist can't answer your questions about your little lump to your satisfaction, then call your surgeon's office and explain what you are concerned about. It's hard enough to deal with BC; you don't need mysterious little lumps to drive you crazy.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited February 2020

    Berries - there are just too many variables for us to predict. As Rocky says, after you see the LEPT, call your surgeon. Of if you are more comfortable calling the surgeon first, do that.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited February 2020

    I have cording that goes far down my arm. I do see a PT who specializes in treating BC issues. It has helped.

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