I have a lump near my reconstruction. Could it be Silicone. It hurts also.Growing bigger very fast.
I have had two Mastectomies. The one that has the lump near it was about 8 years ago. I just noticed it Friday night after going to the Chiropractor. Which I had not done for year. I have a torn rotator cuff on that same side. I cannot lift my arm so I am doing aqua therapy. That side is softer all of a sudden also. The doctor made a mistake and did my breasts different sizes but I am living with that. I have been having trouble with my arm because my grandkids keep jumping on it. Plus I fell 2 1/2 years ago and tore the rotator cuff. Should I see my Oncologist or Plastic Surgeon. The other Surgery was 2 years ago for the Resconstruction and 3 years ago for the cancer. The lump is hard. Two of my cousins died from breast cancer and another one just had breast cancer surgery. Also my mom is a cancer survivor. I am 54 years old.
Hi Cindy
I would follow up with a PS just to get it looked at, though it is nearly impossible to bust an implant - and even if you had I don't think you'f have a lump near the site. It's possible that the lump you just discovered could be something cause from lack of circulation to the tissue around that area...kinda like hardened dying tissue. Also I know that you can get these harden cyst like things that form around your implants, as this was something I was warned about when I went through radiation after my cancer had returned. Sometimes tissue can harden for no known reason. Your PS should be able to diagnose what the problem is fairly easy or use a ultrasound machine to determine what the lump is (whether it is solid or fluid filled). Ultimately your plastic surgeon is the best bet to figure out what this thing is.
Best of luck to you.
Angi
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