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A MyBCTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Rochester, NY

I ended up
going to Urgent Care today.

Yesterday, my lumpectomy and lymphedema breast was larger. The scars around the areola were raised, there was a light pink color around the stoles hardly visible. Breast ached and tingled. All the scar tissue hurt. It hurt along the sentinel node scar.
I had to massage my breast twice yesterday.
All night my stomach hurt. No temperature today or yesterday.

I am on antibiotics for 7 days.

Iam supposed to go to ER if my breast gets red or I have a… read more

May 23
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A member shared their experience getting mastitis after a lumpectomy, describing symptoms like breast swelling, burning, cording, and scar... Read more

A member shared their experience getting mastitis after a lumpectomy, describing symptoms like breast swelling, burning, cording, and scar tissue pain, and the community rallied with compassion and encouragement throughout their journey. Several members offered practical suggestions, including waiting until antibiotics finish before getting a mammogram, asking about ice packs for comfort, requesting a lymphedema PT referral for sleeve fitting, and always informing breast specialists of any unusual changes. A recurring theme was the importance of self-advocacy, staying informed about medication interactions, and listening closely to your body's signals long after treatment ends.

A MyBCTeam Member

Reading through the previous posts- I agree, ask about the possibility of an MRI, compression, when you are already hurting sounds terrible! Gentle hugs!

May 25
A MyBCTeam Member

Hopefully I have a good plan.

@A MyBCTeam Member
Thank you so much.

I saw the PA and she suggested waiting til I finish the antibiotic before a mammogram and ultrasound.

May 26 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

I had the same thought. Avoid that mammo. πŸ’ž

May 25
A MyBCTeam Member

Hello,
Sorry to hear this has happened.
1. The logic of having a mammogram with compression during mastitis and being on antibiotics. Is wrong it needs to wait until the infection has cleared.
2. Use of ice. Definitely ask about use for pain relief/ comfort measure.
3. Range of Motion? Mobility of your arm and shoulder? Are you able to do your normal exercise and movements?
4. Lymph System function agree that could be a slow down as you stated. Have you had a recent evaluation?

There are so many little symptoms that are difficult to tell until we just get a bigger signal from them. Breast cancer is a gift that gives each of us different concerns..hard to pull the pictures together.

Thinking of you.

May 26
A MyBCTeam Member

So sorry for your pain and concern which is justified. Glad you called your MD. Please let the tech know how much pain you are having before she does the mammogram. Unless you say something, she won't know and may be able to accommodate you as much as she can. Good luck. Please let us know how you are doing.

May 26

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