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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
new lumb vs. scar
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new lumb vs. scar
by A husband, Nov 09, 2003 12:00AM
Is there any way to tell the difference between a recurrance under a lumpectomy scar and a buildup of scar tissue. There is a lump (or scar) under my wife's incision. It runs parallel to the incision, but is not attached to it -- i.e. you can move the surface skin but the lump is stationary. It is about an inch long and 1/4 of an inch wide. My wife has a followup appointment in early December. Should we try to move it up?
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Nov 10, 2003 12:00AM
Dear A husband on Sunday: Without examination, there is no way to know what you are feeling. Since this is a new finding, it is reasonable to see if you can move the appointment up. It may be scar tissue but you will probably worry until you see the doctor, so it makes sense to be seen as soon as possible.
Member Comments (2)
by surgeon, Nov 09, 2003 12:00AM
any new lump, history of cancer or not, needs an explanation. There certainly are ways to find out what it is, but not without being examined. I'd opt for sooner rather than later; at least, inform her doctor what's going on.
