Has anyone experienced a tight band after a lumpectomy?

Yes I am almost a year post op and still have a “pulled up “ area on one breast. I had both done as a lumpectomy and reduction and only the cancer breast is oddly shaped

I had a mastectomy of my left breast. I have the same issue going through the left surgical site, up around and through the surgical site. It then grows into and around the right breast. The bands started out as soft-felt fluid filled-the fluid disappeared and every band that had been soft is now hard as a rock. The surgeon who caused this says this is “normal” happens all the time and she won’t give me any assistance or recommend any help. My husband chose her to be my surgeon, I didn’t know she was going to amputate a body part, never told me I had cancer and her behavior and failure to help me with any problems I’ve experienced. This has caused me to be intensely angry with my husband who demanded I go through this agony. Please take better control of your day to day care.

My cancer breast is different. The nipple is pale and puffy. I try to ignore it but am considering diep after the 5 year mark. I had a 3rd degree burn during surgery and feel like the “band” is from that

I also had a lumpectomy with a reconstruction/reduction at the same time about 9 1/2 months ago. I am just now getting more energy and much less pain 6 months after completing radiation. My scars are beginning to fade, but both breasts look completely different (referred to them as my drama masks - one happy, one sad). The right breast nipple was lumpy and hard and tender and that is finally letting up. All of my specialists told me that complete healing could take up to a year. When I saw the radiation oncologist, he encouraged me to keep using my Cera’ve or Jeans cream every day and I really think that has helped. I am losing that lumpy nipple look and my husband has commented on how well the scars have improved. The plastic surgeon told me that he could fill in the smaller breast to make them closer to the same size, but I don’t think I will go through that - no one sees them anyway besides me, my husband, and doctors. The only problem is not being able to buy bras by cup size, but I prefer the bralette styles anyway so that’s good. Be patient with yourself and keep moisturizing - just thankful the cancer (and large breasts) are gone!

What kind of cream and how soon could you use it. I had surgery 18 December and my incisions itch and know cream would help

I started the Jeans Cream (Amazon) just before radiation which I started 2 1/2 months out because of abscesses and have been using that or Cera’ve daily since then. I completed radiation the middle of June.

Sandra, your best bet would be to check with your doctor. My breast surgeon (female) recommended the Jeans cream which was developed by a breast cancer survivor. I spoke to Jean herself when I called. We talked quite a bit and she advised me to order it through Amazon as I could get it faster through them as I was starting radiation the next week.

Thank you

Yes. It’s called cording. Stretch. It will help

This sounds like it could be related to scar tissue formation, which is a common part of the healing process after surgery. Many people in this community have shared similar experiences with different sensations and changes in the months following their procedures. It's always worth mentioning these changes to your medical team so they can properly assess what you're experiencing and provide guidance on whether any treatment or monitoring is needed.