Breast dent

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kdholt
kdholt Member Posts: 229
edited September 2020 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

I am a 12 year stage 1 breast cancer survivor. My original cancer was at 12 o'clock on left breast. I had radiation with boost. No chemo. Yesterday at about the 7 o'clock I noticed a dent. It's there whether I my arms are up or at the sides. I feel no lumps but skin above it feels thicker- maybe a thick band? Anyway, I have no other symptoms- no redness, rash, etc. I also have Lymphedema that has on occasion effected this breast. And due to radiation I have a lot of Fibrous breast tissue and this breast has always been perky compared to right breast. Lately though I noticed This breast is not as perky as it used to be and is starting to sag. (I'm going thru menopause so lots of breast changes)Anyway, I'm trying not to panic but I'm really worried I have cancer again in this breast. I have an appt with my breast oncologist on Wednesday but I keep going in and out of panic mode. Has anyone had a similar situation that can speak to this and calm me down. Is a breast indentation always cancer? What else could this be? Oh and I had a normal mammogram in February. Thanks for your feedback.

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  • Tiger98
    Tiger98 Member Posts: 186
    edited September 2020

    HI!


    I had a breast dent years back, it turned out it was just from some weight loss and my right side lost more than my left. I hope it is a simple explanation for you!

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  • kdholt
    kdholt Member Posts: 229
    edited September 2020

    Sadly I have not lost weight. If anything I’ve gained weight. I’d really love to hear from some more ladies who have experienced this. I know I can’t be the only one

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  • Tiger98
    Tiger98 Member Posts: 186
    edited September 2020

    Did you try searching with key words? Sometimes that helps pull up posts with more information.

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

    kdholt - do go ahead and make an appointment with your doc since you are concerned - but "dents" can be caused by weight gain as well as loss.

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  • kdholt
    kdholt Member Posts: 229
    edited September 2020

    Breast biopsy was Thursday for a suspicious mass found under a breast dent. Up until today I've been coping well- shopping, yard work, cooking, reading...but today I'm a mess. I'm so sure I'm going to get bad news and I'm on the verge of tears. I've done too much reading on these boards and have myself terrified. I don't want to do this again. First time was pretty easy and I thought I had it beat. This time I'm worried it's more aggressive, in a bad spot, worried about Mets , etc. sorry for the rant. Just want some peace of mind. I'm in a dark place today

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  • beach2beach
    beach2beach Member Posts: 996
    edited September 2020

    Thinking of you. ((hugs)))


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