Hello everyone. I am new here, and recently diagnosed with invasive ductal grade 3 cancer. Had a core needle biopsy over 3 weeks ago now but the lump feels so much harder and bigger and it's worrying me. I have spoken with my breast nurse who assured me this is normal, but from other forums I have read this doesn't seem to be normal. Please could anyone share with me if they had similar hardening/increase in lump size after their biospy? X
Hello ,
so sorry you’ve had to find this group, but it’s a very informative, busy and supportive one.
our breasts do bruise, they have lots of soft tissue and you might see some amazing purple and yellow colours too very soon? As well as bruising, any swelling takes quite a surprising time to go down too.
Hope things settle quickly for you and also that your results are as good as possible....
Hugs xxx
Moomy
Hi again,
it might just be that your body is reacting a little to the clip?
Hugs xxx
Moomy
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