Does anyone have scar tissue or lumps under their lumpectomy scar?

jnl
jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
edited June 10 in Breast Cancer #1
I have noticed that I have one lump under my lumpectomy scar. It might have been there for awhile and I just didn't notice it. Is it probably just scar tissue? Do the rest of you have any scar tissue or are your incisions free of it?

Leeza
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  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #2
    Yes...
    I have scar tissue at both sites - lumpectomy and underarm (nodes removed there) incisions. And scar tissue can continue to change/develop for quite some time after surgery. Which can, of course, cause worry. My own "invasive" treatment was surgery, chemo & rads. Radiation also causes changes in the tissues. After all of that was done (over 5 years ago), it was at least a year before my breast became what it remains today.

    In general, some folks simply heal better (less scarring) than others. And some develop more. We're all different...

    Be sure to point out your concerns to your doctor at your next follow up appointment.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #3
    Christmas Girl said:

    Yes...
    I have scar tissue at both sites - lumpectomy and underarm (nodes removed there) incisions. And scar tissue can continue to change/develop for quite some time after surgery. Which can, of course, cause worry. My own "invasive" treatment was surgery, chemo & rads. Radiation also causes changes in the tissues. After all of that was done (over 5 years ago), it was at least a year before my breast became what it remains today.

    In general, some folks simply heal better (less scarring) than others. And some develop more. We're all different...

    Be sure to point out your concerns to your doctor at your next follow up appointment.

    Kind regards, Susan

    Thanks Susan
    I am not glad that you have scar tissue, but, it was worrying me, so, it was good to see that it isn't just me. The only surgery I have ever had was the lumpectomy and my plastic surgeon never really mentioned scar tissue. I did have radiation this fall too. Does massage or anything help it to go away? I will bring it up to my doctor as it does worry me. Thank you.

    Hugs, Leeza
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #4
    Some lumps developed in the
    Some lumps developed in the area of my mastectomy scar. My surgeon removed them and they were benign (scar tissue). It's good to have it checked out. xoxoxox Lynn
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    lynn1950 said:

    Some lumps developed in the
    Some lumps developed in the area of my mastectomy scar. My surgeon removed them and they were benign (scar tissue). It's good to have it checked out. xoxoxox Lynn

    So
    should I have this lump removed? Or, just leave it in and keep an eye on it? I will tell my doctor, but, should I call him like this week or something? Thanks Lynn.

    Hugs, Leeza
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #6
    jnl said:

    So
    should I have this lump removed? Or, just leave it in and keep an eye on it? I will tell my doctor, but, should I call him like this week or something? Thanks Lynn.

    Hugs, Leeza

    Leeza, If it is bothering
    Leeza, If it is bothering you, call, so you can set your mind at rest. You will get the best information from your doctor. I am sorry that you are worried about this. My lumps were very tiny, much smaller than a pea. xoxoxo Lynn
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    lynn1950 said:

    Leeza, If it is bothering
    Leeza, If it is bothering you, call, so you can set your mind at rest. You will get the best information from your doctor. I am sorry that you are worried about this. My lumps were very tiny, much smaller than a pea. xoxoxo Lynn

    Thank you Lynn. This one
    Thank you Lynn. This one lump is very tiny too, but, it is bothering me. I am going to call my doctor tomorrow and just see what he says. Maybe I can get in this week for him to see me and to reassure me hopefully. Thanks!

    Hugs, Leeza
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #8
    jnl said:

    Thank you Lynn. This one
    Thank you Lynn. This one lump is very tiny too, but, it is bothering me. I am going to call my doctor tomorrow and just see what he says. Maybe I can get in this week for him to see me and to reassure me hopefully. Thanks!

    Hugs, Leeza

    Sounds like a good plan. My
    Sounds like a good plan. My prayers are with you. xoxoxox Lynn
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #9
    lynn1950 said:

    Sounds like a good plan. My
    Sounds like a good plan. My prayers are with you. xoxoxox Lynn

    My surgeon just told me to
    My surgeon just told me to get use to the new me and as time goes on it could continue to change.
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #10
    Kat11 said:

    My surgeon just told me to
    My surgeon just told me to get use to the new me and as time goes on it could continue to change.

    So, you have some scar
    So, you have some scar tissue lumps too Kat? And, your surgeon just said to leave them alone? Not have them removed? And, if he said they might change, maybe, this lump will go away. Maybe I should try to get in to see my surgeon too. I hate to be acting like a baby, but, I just keep feeling it now that I have found it and it worried me.

    Hugs, Leeza
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #11
    jnl said:

    So, you have some scar
    So, you have some scar tissue lumps too Kat? And, your surgeon just said to leave them alone? Not have them removed? And, if he said they might change, maybe, this lump will go away. Maybe I should try to get in to see my surgeon too. I hate to be acting like a baby, but, I just keep feeling it now that I have found it and it worried me.

    Hugs, Leeza

    I have a very tiny bump or
    I have a very tiny bump or lump under my lumpectomy scar too and didn't know what to do about it. I probably should call my doctor too. Let me know what you find out Leeza.

    Megan
  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
    #12
    Megan M said:

    I have a very tiny bump or
    I have a very tiny bump or lump under my lumpectomy scar too and didn't know what to do about it. I probably should call my doctor too. Let me know what you find out Leeza.

    Megan

    Leeza, I also have lumps
    Leeza, I also have lumps near my scar. My surgeon said she moved a lot of tissue around in there the make me more even. I've been told it takes a year after treatment for you breast to calm down and be your new normal.

    As we've all said everyone is different so I think you should call your doctor so you can be sure and put your mind at ease.

    Sher
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #13
    Sher43009 said:

    Leeza, I also have lumps
    Leeza, I also have lumps near my scar. My surgeon said she moved a lot of tissue around in there the make me more even. I've been told it takes a year after treatment for you breast to calm down and be your new normal.

    As we've all said everyone is different so I think you should call your doctor so you can be sure and put your mind at ease.

    Sher

    I have some too Leeza. Like
    I have some too Leeza. Like Sher said, the doctors move a lot of our tissue around, so, I think probably everyone has some scar tissue. But, you should call your doctor so that you feel better about it.

    Angie
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #14
    Sher43009 said:

    Leeza, I also have lumps
    Leeza, I also have lumps near my scar. My surgeon said she moved a lot of tissue around in there the make me more even. I've been told it takes a year after treatment for you breast to calm down and be your new normal.

    As we've all said everyone is different so I think you should call your doctor so you can be sure and put your mind at ease.

    Sher

    I will let you know Megan
    I will let you know Megan what I find out. I called my doctor and the nurse will call me back. It is probably normal, but, it just scares me to have even one small lump.

    Hi Sher. I wish none of us had these lumps because they are scary. I did call my doctor and the nurse just called back with an appointment. I see him this Thursday. Hopefully, this will get me some relief.

    Leeza
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
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    jnl said:

    I will let you know Megan
    I will let you know Megan what I find out. I called my doctor and the nurse will call me back. It is probably normal, but, it just scares me to have even one small lump.

    Hi Sher. I wish none of us had these lumps because they are scary. I did call my doctor and the nurse just called back with an appointment. I see him this Thursday. Hopefully, this will get me some relief.

    Leeza

    Leeza, I was happy to read
    Leeza, I was happy to read that you have an appointment and that soon your mind can be set at rest. xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • rainbow4
    rainbow4 Member Posts: 137
    #16
    Scar tissue?
    I had a lumpectomy in April then radiation which ended in July. I also have a couple of lumps which my oncologist says are scar tissue; she said some people just develop more than others. I see the surgeon next week and will bring it up with him, too. As far as massage helping, my onc. says yes, it's a good thing. The first time the massage therapist worked on it, I was sore for 3 days. So she's been easier on it since then and it definitely has helped loosen up the scar tissue.

    I'd mentioned to the onc. that I seemed to have less flexibility in the arm when stretching up to the top cupboard shelf, etc., again that "some people do have more problems", i.e., we're all different! She also said that I'd probably have to continue to do stretching exercises for my arm/chest the rest of my life (i'd gotten away from the habit).

    Leeza, do let us know what your doctor says when you see him.
    -rainbow4
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #17
    rainbow4 said:

    Scar tissue?
    I had a lumpectomy in April then radiation which ended in July. I also have a couple of lumps which my oncologist says are scar tissue; she said some people just develop more than others. I see the surgeon next week and will bring it up with him, too. As far as massage helping, my onc. says yes, it's a good thing. The first time the massage therapist worked on it, I was sore for 3 days. So she's been easier on it since then and it definitely has helped loosen up the scar tissue.

    I'd mentioned to the onc. that I seemed to have less flexibility in the arm when stretching up to the top cupboard shelf, etc., again that "some people do have more problems", i.e., we're all different! She also said that I'd probably have to continue to do stretching exercises for my arm/chest the rest of my life (i'd gotten away from the habit).

    Leeza, do let us know what your doctor says when you see him.
    -rainbow4

    Leeza ♥
    Be sure and let us know what you find out Thursday. I bet it is scar tissue. Usually a surgeon can remove it for you if you want, but, it can also come back from what I have been told. Try to relax and think good positive thoughts as we are all praying for you!

    Love, Jeanne ♥
  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    #18
    Jeanne D said:

    Leeza ♥
    Be sure and let us know what you find out Thursday. I bet it is scar tissue. Usually a surgeon can remove it for you if you want, but, it can also come back from what I have been told. Try to relax and think good positive thoughts as we are all praying for you!

    Love, Jeanne ♥

    LOADS!
    It's like a bag of marbles in there.......... Onco appt 20th fingers crossed.......... Hugs Jzz xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • scout5000
    scout5000 Member Posts: 94 Member
    #19
    Me too
    I have a lump, feels like a small pea, pretty deep (I have an implant) under my mastectomy scar. I have made my surgeon check it four times in the last 9 months. He says he's sure it's a suture scar. I am trusting his judgment but I check the lump each week to make sure it isn't getting bigger. I feel better to know that others have benign lumps too. Do have it checked.
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #20
    tasha_111 said:

    LOADS!
    It's like a bag of marbles in there.......... Onco appt 20th fingers crossed.......... Hugs Jzz xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Leeza, I think that most
    Leeza, I think that most people do have some sort of scar tissue or lump with almost any incision and probably especially with a lumpectomy as they have to take out tissue and there is a void. Let us know what your doc says. Good luck.

    KYLEZ ♥
  • CAchick
    CAchick Member Posts: 277
    #21
    scout5000 said:

    Me too
    I have a lump, feels like a small pea, pretty deep (I have an implant) under my mastectomy scar. I have made my surgeon check it four times in the last 9 months. He says he's sure it's a suture scar. I am trusting his judgment but I check the lump each week to make sure it isn't getting bigger. I feel better to know that others have benign lumps too. Do have it checked.

    I just found one...
    Hi, I was reading this thread because I just found a knot in my lumpectomy scar. Going to the surgeon to have it looked at today after showing it to my onc. Sort of nervous...thanks for posting your own issues with this!

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