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After a lumpectomy, it's common to notice hard lumps or knots forming near the surgical site. These are often scar tissue or a buildup of fluid (called a seroma), and scar tissue can feel much denser and firmer than normal breast tissue.

Some things that can cause hard knots after lumpectomy include:

- Scar tissue forming Show Full Answer

After a lumpectomy, it's common to notice hard lumps or knots forming near the surgical site. These are often scar tissue or a buildup of fluid (called a seroma), and scar tissue can feel much denser and firmer than normal breast tissue.

Some things that can cause hard knots after lumpectomy include:

- Scar tissue forming at the incision site as it heals
- Seroma — a pocket of fluid that can collect where the tumor was removed
- Hematoma — bleeding under the skin that can harden over time
- Nerve pain as nerves regrow and reconnect after surgery That said, excruciating pain is not something to just push through, especially months after surgery. If your surgeon feels there's nothing more she can do, it may be worth asking for a referral to a pain specialist or a physical therapist who specializes in post-surgical breast cancer recovery.

Some MyBCTeam members have found relief through gentle massage, coconut oil on the skin, and regular physical therapy to help loosen tight scar tissue.

Please don't hesitate to seek a second opinion — you deserve to have your pain taken seriously. 💛

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