almost feels like a potruding vein..chord like with hard pebble feeling attached and painful
On my left breast i have starting the corner of my armpit to right above the aerola there is a good 4 + inch chord/rope like potruding thing that has hard pebble like knots attached to it..its almost like a piece of yarn that get those tight double knots in it..it really protrudes..and sometimes painful! ive seen my dr. and he said its unusual and hes pretty sure its not a varicose vein, but brushed it off saying i need not worry about it. just keep an eye on it. Anyone experience this, should i insist on further testing other than a clinical exam? stresses me out..what is it!?!?!?
Hi - It doesn't sound like a typical cancer symptom, but I don't thiink it should be brushed off, either, especially since it's stressing you. Ask your doctor to be referred to a breast specialist, so you can find out what it is, and if it needs to be treated. No sense worrying and stressing when you can do something to address the situation, right? Good luck - PJH
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I am a 1 1/2 yr breast cancer survivor - had DCIS, lumpectomy and 33 treatments of radiation. About 6 months ago (at the 1 year mark), I got this "chord" that runs from my breast, through my armpit and into my bicep. It is uncomfortable and at times painful if I reach my arm over my head. I was told by a PA (physicians assistant) that I ran into on the breast cancer walk that it is called chording. It is getting worse. I am going to my surgeon for a follow up visit in a few weeks and hope to get a better answer.
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How about that? I have the SAME problem and I called the "Witness Project" which assists underinsured African American women with mammograms and breast health.
I have never seen anything like this but it's exactly as you and the other poster described, it is painful and I'm very concerned.
I hope you get an answer soon, if I get one I'll come back and answer.
Best wishes and powerful prayers - for everyone.
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