Lumpy breast 18 months after lumpectomy and radiotherapy

Hi

The constant worrying about every lump and twinge is so hard, isn’t it? You have been brave and done the right thing in getting booked in for a checkup but the waiting is almost unbearable. Just wanted to get in touch and give you some support. I haven’t had the same symptoms but am always worrying too, nearly a year out of treatment. It’s something we have to live and cope with, without it taking over and ruining your whole life. Wishing you all the best at the clinic.

Love and hugs

Linda xx

Hi Linda 

Thank you for your lovely message x

Its difficult to stop worrying about every ache and pain, but we just got to get on with life .

Best wishes to you xxx

Chris xx

Hi

I feel exactly the same. Check my boobs every day but over the last few weeks feel like scar tissue is a bit harder and bigger. Then wonder if it’s just in my head. It’s so so hard to switch off after all this. I am so sensitive to every twinge and pain now then when I think about it I feel like the twinges and pains get worse. It’s a vicious circle. 

Hi

I'm on anastrozole too and I finished radiotherapy in October 2017. My next mammogram is in June (I am on holiday the first week in June).  I was told 'check your breasts regularly' as we all are - but tbh I wouldn't have a clue what feels normal and what isn't -even in my good breast!  I didn't even know I had cancer in the first place and it was just because I had my first ever mammogram that I was diagnosed.  

Mine is sometimes painful and feels lumpy - and it was in June 2018 as well, when I had my first annual and this was fine. So I'm working on the premise the radiotherapy did and the tablets are; doing their job and it's normal (and hope that my annual falls in the second - fourth week of June). 

I have had to get my head around the idea that 'whatever will be will be' or else I won't be living my life in the meantime.  A lot easier said that done of course - but how on earth can we tell what's normal and what's not? 

Maybe it's a case of burying my head in the sand until my annual, but I guess that's the way I can enjoy the rest of the year.

We have the 'nicest' type of breast cancer and we are protected daily with the anastrozole, so do your best not to worry until your appointment.

Kindest wishes,

Hi Lesleyhelen

I had a mammogram last December which was all clear, but it don't stop the worrying. It's one of those things which is in the back of your mind daily. But I  just get on with my life and enjoy my lovely family and friends xx

Thank you for your positive message, and I let you know how it goes in a weeks time.

Hi was wondering how you got on with your lumpy boob? I had lumpectomy last July and finished rads last November. My boob now feels firmer and lumpy. Like you I'm not sure if it's in my head or effects of rads

Hi there 

I went and saw my consultant who checked it out and said it felt like normal scar tissue . But because I was concerned he sent me for a ultrasound,  the radiologist confirmed it was only scar tissuewhich was normal for me.  So worth a phone call to the breast care nurses to make a appointment to put your mind at rest.

hope this helps xx

Thank you I am trying my best to get an appointment that has already been cancelled 3 times! I telephoned BC nurses and was told I couldn't just pop in but had to wait for an appointment. I've had no ffollowup since rads ended Nov as I've been left off the list. My healthcare in my area is a joke but i have an appointment booked again for 3rd June so fingers crossed.