Breast Lump After Lumpectomy and Radiation: Anyone Else Experience This?
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a year agoI had a lumpectomy in February and then 5 radiation sessions in April. I then had a round of mastitis. I felt like I had a softball attached to my breast. It had fever and I felt crummy. I saw my doctor and she put me on an antibiotic. The swelling went down and now it doesn’t have fever and is a hard lump about the size of a walnut. I have to wear a very supportive bra all of the time now to keep the bounce factor to a minimum. It doesn’t hurt as much to move my arms around but it is definitely still not right. I see the doctor again in two weeks. Has anyone else had this. During radiation I didn’t have any side effects other than tiredness. This happened about a month after radiation.
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This combination of symptoms after lumpectomy and radiation is something that other community members have navigated, and it's understandable to have concerns about the persistent hard lump following the mastitis infection. Post-radiation changes can sometimes create conditions that make infections more likely or healing more complex, which is why following up with your doctor in two weeks is such an important step. The surgery and recovery journey often includes unexpected developments like this, and sharing your experience here helps others know they're not alone when similar issues arise.
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2 months agoThis combination of symptoms after lumpectomy and radiation is something that other community members have navigated, and it's understandable to have concerns about the persistent hard lump following the mastitis infection. Post-radiation changes can sometimes create conditions that make infections more likely or healing more complex, which is why following up with your doctor in two weeks is such an important step. The surgery and recovery journey often includes unexpected developments like this, and sharing your experience here helps others know they're not alone when similar issues arise.
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