Gosh I haven’t felt the need to be on this forum until today! This morning I found a lump in my armpit on same side as my mastectomy… just near the end of the mastectomy scar. I mean I’m trying to tell myself that it’s prob scar tissue but my heads miles away with what if. Have got an app to see my surgeon on Monday night so praying it’s all ok….. on another note I had reflexology yesterday at the macmillan support centre at city hospital Belfast, and I can really reccommend it! It was wonderful. I have never felt so relaxed… I’m getting 6 sessions free… so kind and supportive of them.
Hi, finding lumps and bumps after surgery is so scary, isn't it? I wonder sometimes if I am imagining things, so really good to get it checked out. I have some swelling that's quite lumpy and it always makes me question myself if it's new. And your reflexology sounds wonderful. Best wishes
Thankyou! I know you seem to take 2 steps forward 5 back. I need to get over the fact I feel so bad annoying them again but I’ve had 3 recurrences hence my mastectomy so I guess I have to let them know!!! Definitely reccommend the reflexology if you can get it… wonderful x
Jane
I am in same situation. Found lump just underneath mastectomy scar on my ribs. My husband thinks it is my rib but I am not convinced as never felt it before. I have an appt next Thursday with breast surgeon. I hope I am not wasting their time but on the other hand I hope I am as that means it is nothing but feel a nuisance taking up an appt again x
Gosh I feel your worries. And yes like you I’m embarrassed about going again but my husband is right! They told me I had to be vigilant now and that’s what I’m doing…. Will be thinking of you and hoping you get good news. Such a roller coaster of a ride we are on xx
Jane
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