Possible new lump

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I had a lumpectomy and node removal just over 2 years ago, I have been on tamoxifen after radiation therapy since then. I have has some scar tissue and cording, but there is a lump that feels more round and pea like, similar to how the original tumour felt.

I am due my next scan and check up in July and am not sure if I should call the cancer centre or just keep an eye on it till my check up.

  • Hi Lainia, Def call the cancer centre.  Don’t wait and put yourself through extra worry.  Good luck x

  •    I agree with  , get that call made! Aside from anything else, you’ll worry until you know. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • As fast as you can

    My wife  found a new lump in collar  bone area at xmas 

    It's not what we wanted to  happen  but has not spread  beyond  .oncologist  was very worried  at start as she thought  it would  be worse  but she was seen as quick as possible  due to not hanging  around  waiting  on next scan

    1. Kevin 
  • Hi Lainia, 

    I had a conversation with my BCN on Tuesday about exactly this sort of situation. It was my end of treatment review and she told me, quite categoricaly, that if find any lump, even if it's only a couple of weeks before my annual screening is due I MUST contact the unit immediately. If it's something they can deal with it quickly and if it's nothing they can put my mind at ease. So, please make that call. July is too far away to just watch and wait.

    Hugs

    Moodyblue x

  • I called my cancer nurses Friday and they called back within 2 hours and said they would get me an appointment within two weeks. They then called today with an appointment for Sunday morning. I won’t lie, I am very anxious. 

  • I'm so glad you made the call and it's good that they can see you so soon - though I guess even Sunday feels like a lifetime away. I understand that you will be really anxious, but the sooner you know what's going on the better. It's the waiting and imagining all sorts that's so hard.

    I wish you the very best of luck x

  • So glad you’ve made that call, and they’ve fitted you in speedily. Now to occupy the time till then so your mind isn’t over-thinking….

    hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Lainia, so glad you made that call.  Wishing you all the best xxx