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

@leeza
mine you can hardly tell where the cut was...so other then mis-shaped my is hardly noticeable

YES
I had my Lumpectomy Mid February and my scar tissue felt like I have a sausage there, plus my scar after lymphs note removed changed color to be Purple/Blue.

My surgeon told me that how body is dealing with surgery and changes will occur for some time HOWEVER he recommended to use Bio-Oil to moisturise skin.

I could see some major improvements with massaging Bio-Oil daily.
(A) my scar color changed to be more Reddish the Blue/Purple and
(B) my boob also change texture and it is still "Lumpy-Bumpy" but it feels lesser then before.
I personally believe that Bio-Oil works but important is also a massage the oil in. It takes me about 10 minutes daily to massage my boob and I can see quite a bit improvement in texture (scar tissue) and color of scar.

Good luck

Helen

1acme said:

YES
I had my Lumpectomy Mid February and my scar tissue felt like I have a sausage there, plus my scar after lymphs note removed changed color to be Purple/Blue.

My surgeon told me that how body is dealing with surgery and changes will occur for some time HOWEVER he recommended to use Bio-Oil to moisturise skin.

I could see some major improvements with massaging Bio-Oil daily.
(A) my scar color changed to be more Reddish the Blue/Purple and
(B) my boob also change texture and it is still "Lumpy-Bumpy" but it feels lesser then before.
I personally believe that Bio-Oil works but important is also a massage the oil in. It takes me about 10 minutes daily to massage my boob and I can see quite a bit improvement in texture (scar tissue) and color of scar.

Good luck

Helen

lumpectomy scar lump
Thanks! I will be glad when the report comes back...surgery Friday, probably report by next Wednesday I hope!
I will try that Bio-Oil...
Sybil

RozHopkins said:

Ladies
I was on another sight and there were many comments on lumps etc near the scar area. Naturally a lot of these were our bodies just mending thank goodness. However, there were more than a fair share of further cancer found. I was VERY surprised especially as most had had mastectomies and found them from only weeks after surgery up to many years. So watch out, dont mean to frighten anyone, just go with your gut feeling.

Lumpectomy and biopsy report
I agree with RozHopkins. We should check out lumps near lumpectomy scars. Mine was removed last Friday, and the biopsy report is just back---ONLY SCAR TISSUE!! YEAH!! (size of a half dollar though...)
Even though my report was good, we who are survivors have to be vigilant and follow up on any lumps or bumps. We also have to keep our appointments and testing up to date.
YEAH! Just wanted to share my good news, and words of advice. Thanks to those who "listened" to me here....

EllenaMaria said:

Yeah CAchick! I scrolled
Yeah CAchick! I scrolled down quickly to see if you had your results. So glad for you and your hubby too.

After all this treatment it is like having a whole new breast, well more like different. Now that I have had my post treatment mammograms I can see what is supposed to be there and what is not. Still unnerving. The radiologist who went over my recent mammogram with me told me that from now on I have the golden ticket to be checked out whenever I feel something is not right. Better to be safe than sorry.

Thanks for the support!
Thank you so much for the support! I am fairly new to this site, but I really love it! Having people with personal knowledge of all of this to discuss issues with is great.
Thanks again for caring!
Sybil

EllenaMaria said:

Yeah CAchick! I scrolled
Yeah CAchick! I scrolled down quickly to see if you had your results. So glad for you and your hubby too.

After all this treatment it is like having a whole new breast, well more like different. Now that I have had my post treatment mammograms I can see what is supposed to be there and what is not. Still unnerving. The radiologist who went over my recent mammogram with me told me that from now on I have the golden ticket to be checked out whenever I feel something is not right. Better to be safe than sorry.

oops, computer glitch
Sorry posted more than once...computer slow so I clicked twice...

going for ultrasound for lump under lumpectomy scar

Followup on my lump under lumpetomy scar: my medical ocologist said indeed "it is a mass" and has ordered an ultrasound. More waiting. Given my history (DCIS 2 years ago, head and neck cancer 7 years ago) I cannot understand (except for cost, I would guess) they did not order a biopsy. I understand an ultrasound can evaluate if it's a cyst (and thus probably benign) but I am feeling frustrated that the ultrasound might be a waste of time, necessitating a biopsy eventually. Has anyone else been through this craziness?

lump was oil cyst

This updates earlier posting: ultrasound and mammogram showed oil cyst and surgical clips in the surgical bed. They seemed pretty unconcerned about both, but I have some pain. Some of these postings suggest massaging the cyst is indicated - I have not yet heard back about what, if anything, should be done. Any ideas?

Lumps in armpit

Hi,  

I too have found a large in my armpit.  I am 11 years on from breast cancer treatment and having had a CT scan, tomorrow I go in for further tests as surgeons are concerned.

Don't need to tell you that I am terrified.

My whole left side is full of scar tissue following a mastectomy and full lymph node removal.  I also have some lyphodema.  Ive been doing crazy, ill advised things, such as moving heavy furniture, wielding a chainsaw etc etc. I have recently discovered that I get some relief from pain by doing stretching exercises.  It seems to tear the tissue and lessens the pain.

Anyhow, I will post the results of further tests.

All the best x