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Mode101 · 05-09-2008, 02:29 AM

About 1 week ago, I was doing my massages and noticed a hard lump when I push down right above my areola on my left breast. My breast is still soft, and moves freely in the pocket like the right side, but I can't think of another reason why I would have this hard lump that was never there before.
It is about the size of a quarter I think, and can be slightly pushed around- not too far (to be fair I haven't tried to move it much, as I feel sick to my stomach when I push on it, from fear). I am close to tears, and I am so freaking out that I can't even see straight! I have an appointment with surgeon on Monday, but can't sleep and was hoping someone had an opinion here.
Help? I am crumbling

cass1001 · 05-09-2008, 06:20 AM

Aww bless you, i'm sorry I don't really know what it could be. But thankfully you dont have to wait long to see your PS. Good luck on Monday and let us know how it goes !! x

Slinky · 05-09-2008, 08:21 AM

I really don't think it would have anything to do with CC. You don't get lumps from CC - the entire capsule starts to tighten. It could be a cyst in there. It could be some scar tissue. I'm trying to remember - there was another poster not too long ago with a similar problem and it all worked out fine. You're going into see your PS soon, that's good. I think you can relax for now.

Slinky

Please do let us know what you find out on Monday.

oliveskinlover · 05-09-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Slinky

I really don't think it would have anything to do with CC. You don't get lumps from CC - the entire capsule starts to tighten. It could be a cyst in there. It could be some scar tissue. I'm trying to remember - there was another poster not too long ago with a similar problem and it all worked out fine. You're going into see your PS soon, that's good. I think you can relax for now.

Slinky

Please do let us know what you find out on Monday.

I agree with what Slinky said; when you have CC it's not a localized little lumpy thing - the whole implant goes hard and it becomes difficult to move around.

I'll be watching for an update on Monday. Good job that you found it and you're on top of going to the doctor with it!

Mode101 · 05-09-2008, 02:27 PM

Thank you so much for responding! I was thinking the lump was just the start of the entire capsule hardening- but I'll try to relax until Monday!
Thank you again for the responses and I will be sure to post my update!

ElizaMoon · 05-09-2008, 02:40 PM

Yeah, what everyone else said is true! CC doesn't start with a hard lump that spreads to the rest of the breast - the entire implant itself is squeezed by the capsule. Its probably just a small lump of scar tissue or something. I freaked out about a lump near my areola a couple months ago and it turned out to be the implant valve. So seriously, don't be overly worried. Definitely check it out, but it's overwhelmingly likely that it's no big deal.

Sapphire30 · 05-10-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ElizaMoon

Yeah, what everyone else said is true! CC doesn't start with a hard lump that spreads to the rest of the breast - the entire implant itself is squeezed by the capsule. Its probably just a small lump of scar tissue or something. I freaked out about a lump near my areola a couple months ago and it turned out to be the implant valve. So seriously, don't be overly worried. Definitely check it out, but it's overwhelmingly likely that it's no big deal.

This is exactly what I was thinking- I remember the first time I felt that, it freaked me out a little, too.

Good luck. I hope it's nothing

Mode101 · 05-10-2008, 02:12 AM

You are all such wonderful women! You have NO idea how much you have helped to calm me down! I feel I can finally sleep through the night tonight without panic!!!!
Thank you again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mayaonearth · 05-10-2008, 08:55 AM

Another lady had that, and it was just a small lump of fibrostic, nothing to worry about, easy to take care of. CC doesnt feel like that, its diffferent. We can even have some lumps from scar tissue and these usually go away on their own. Of course going to see your ps is the only thing you can do, but try not to worry, chances are very high its nothing and something easily fixed. (if it even needs fixing so many things like this our body naturally takes care of) Sending lots of positive thoughts and energy that all is well. Please let us know!

jinaz · 05-10-2008, 10:28 PM

Hey Mode, sending positive thoughts; will look forward to hearing what your ps says...hang in there!

SpecialK · 05-11-2008, 12:12 AM

I am sure it is nothing to worry about. Keep us posted and let us know how your appt on Monday goes.

CAINAZ · 05-13-2008, 12:45 AM

Hey girl, what did Dr. Corey say?

girl3 · 05-13-2008, 07:58 AM

Hey maya--on a separate note--my doc recommends silicone textured overs for me. have you had any problems with yours? I'm really fair, and I'm just worried about cc. My situation is such that he can't do unders and have it look good (concave chest, ribs flare at top), so this is pretty much my only shot at it. I really don't want to have a second surgery. Tell me your experience! thank you!

Julie

Mode101 · 05-14-2008, 03:01 AM

Thank you everyone for the encouraging words, and thoughts!
I saw my Dr. and he says def not cc, he said he could actually pinch and roll the lump separate from my implant and muscle. He pinch my actual breast tissue that is above the muscle and implant and found that that is where the mass is- my breast tissue. He said the mass feels smooth and rubbery, which I guess is how fibrocysts (is that right?) feel. My options are to wait a menstrual cycle to see if it's hormone related, or get a mammogram. I think I will wait a little to see what happens. I suppose it could be cancer, but it just seems unlikely at 27 yrs old... I could be wrong.
Anyway, thank you again everyone!!!

jinaz · 05-15-2008, 01:10 AM

I would probably wait as well, as long as you DON'T have history of breast cancer in your family. Take care!

afterglowey · 05-16-2008, 03:10 PM

Hi there - you should def wait a hormone cycle to see if the lump goes away. In general a smooth rubbery lump that moves around easily is just a cyst and will go away on its own. If it doesn't go away, get a mammogram just to be sure, it's better to be safe than sorry!

If anyone feels a hard grainy lump in their breast that doesn't move, please get it checked out straight away!

Mode101 · 05-17-2008, 01:50 AM

Are cysts and cancer lumps usually sore do you know? Is it possible to have a cyst and for it never to go away but not be a problem?

05-09-2008, 02:29 AM	#1
Mode101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 243 Thanks: 259 Thanked 58 Times in 55 Posts	I think it's CC :-(( About 1 week ago, I was doing my massages and noticed a hard lump when I push down right above my areola on my left breast. My breast is still soft, and moves freely in the pocket like the right side, but I can't think of another reason why I would have this hard lump that was never there before. It is about the size of a quarter I think, and can be slightly pushed around- not too far (to be fair I haven't tried to move it much, as I feel sick to my stomach when I push on it, from fear). I am close to tears, and I am so freaking out that I can't even see straight! I have an appointment with surgeon on Monday, but can't sleep and was hoping someone had an opinion here. Help? I am crumbling __________________ 5'3 97 lbs 30-24-35 25'' rib cage A cup Pre BA C/D cup post BA Trans-Ax incision w Silicone unders Dr. John Corey in AZ Right 286cc's Left 265cc's Mod+ profile

05-09-2008, 06:20 AM	#2
cass1001 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 55 Thanks: 14 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Aww bless you, i'm sorry I don't really know what it could be. But thankfully you dont have to wait long to see your PS. Good luck on Monday and let us know how it goes !! x __________________ 22 Years Old Pre BA: 36AA After BA: 38C CC's: 350 L 380 R Silicone full unders Transax incision

05-09-2008, 08:21 AM	#3
Slinky Forum Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 4,193 Thanks: 684 Thanked 2,133 Times in 1,740 Posts	I really don't think it would have anything to do with CC. You don't get lumps from CC - the entire capsule starts to tighten. It could be a cyst in there. It could be some scar tissue. I'm trying to remember - there was another poster not too long ago with a similar problem and it all worked out fine. You're going into see your PS soon, that's good. I think you can relax for now. Slinky Please do let us know what you find out on Monday. __________________

05-09-2008, 02:27 PM	#5
Mode101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 243 Thanks: 259 Thanked 58 Times in 55 Posts	Thank you so much for responding! I was thinking the lump was just the start of the entire capsule hardening- but I'll try to relax until Monday! Thank you again for the responses and I will be sure to post my update! __________________ 5'3 97 lbs 30-24-35 25'' rib cage A cup Pre BA C/D cup post BA Trans-Ax incision w Silicone unders Dr. John Corey in AZ Right 286cc's Left 265cc's Mod+ profile

05-09-2008, 02:40 PM	#6
ElizaMoon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 467 Thanks: 183 Thanked 215 Times in 182 Posts	Yeah, what everyone else said is true! CC doesn't start with a hard lump that spreads to the rest of the breast - the entire implant itself is squeezed by the capsule. Its probably just a small lump of scar tissue or something. I freaked out about a lump near my areola a couple months ago and it turned out to be the implant valve. So seriously, don't be overly worried. Definitely check it out, but it's overwhelmingly likely that it's no big deal. __________________ Eliza 5'7, ~115lbs, 28" ribcage 300cc Inamed Saline Mods Pre BA: 32AAA Post BA: 34B/32C 30 years old

05-10-2008, 02:12 AM	#8
Mode101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 243 Thanks: 259 Thanked 58 Times in 55 Posts	You are all such wonderful women! You have NO idea how much you have helped to calm me down! I feel I can finally sleep through the night tonight without panic!!!! Thank you again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 5'3 97 lbs 30-24-35 25'' rib cage A cup Pre BA C/D cup post BA Trans-Ax incision w Silicone unders Dr. John Corey in AZ Right 286cc's Left 265cc's Mod+ profile

05-10-2008, 08:55 AM	#9
mayaonearth Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springdale Arkansas Posts: 984 Thanks: 224 Thanked 527 Times in 455 Posts	Another lady had that, and it was just a small lump of fibrostic, nothing to worry about, easy to take care of. CC doesnt feel like that, its diffferent. We can even have some lumps from scar tissue and these usually go away on their own. Of course going to see your ps is the only thing you can do, but try not to worry, chances are very high its nothing and something easily fixed. (if it even needs fixing so many things like this our body naturally takes care of) Sending lots of positive thoughts and energy that all is well. Please let us know! __________________ ~~Maya~~ 5'3 125 First BA 9/98 305 saline/overs/aerola Preba 36B postba 36D Redo CC & LB spontaneous deflation 2/07 Post BA 34 F!! Sils/over/areola incision/475

05-10-2008, 10:28 PM	#10
jinaz Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 260 Thanks: 121 Thanked 79 Times in 71 Posts	Hey Mode, sending positive thoughts; will look forward to hearing what your ps says...hang in there! __________________ 5' 5", 136 lbs. Ribcage 30" Dr. G. Robert Meger, Phx, AZ Surgery - 11.8.07 425/425 f/t 475 mods, complete unders, saline, lollipop lift pre-ba: 34C (asymmetric b/c) post-ba: 34DDD/E re-do to go smaller 325/350 f/t 375 - 8.7.08 Post re-do- TBD 34D/DD??

05-11-2008, 12:12 AM	#11
SpecialK Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minot North Dakota Posts: 161 Thanks: 47 Thanked 63 Times in 56 Posts	I am sure it is nothing to worry about. Keep us posted and let us know how your appt on Monday goes. __________________

05-13-2008, 12:45 AM	#12
CAINAZ One Year Post-Op Already! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 388 Thanked 675 Times in 607 Posts	Hey girl, what did Dr. Corey say? __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Cohen/

05-13-2008, 07:58 AM	#13
girl3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 100 Thanks: 65 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Hey maya--on a separate note--my doc recommends silicone textured overs for me. have you had any problems with yours? I'm really fair, and I'm just worried about cc. My situation is such that he can't do unders and have it look good (concave chest, ribs flare at top), so this is pretty much my only shot at it. I really don't want to have a second surgery. Tell me your experience! thank you! Julie

05-14-2008, 03:01 AM	#14
Mode101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 243 Thanks: 259 Thanked 58 Times in 55 Posts	Thank you everyone for the encouraging words, and thoughts! I saw my Dr. and he says def not cc, he said he could actually pinch and roll the lump separate from my implant and muscle. He pinch my actual breast tissue that is above the muscle and implant and found that that is where the mass is- my breast tissue. He said the mass feels smooth and rubbery, which I guess is how fibrocysts (is that right?) feel. My options are to wait a menstrual cycle to see if it's hormone related, or get a mammogram. I think I will wait a little to see what happens. I suppose it could be cancer, but it just seems unlikely at 27 yrs old... I could be wrong. Anyway, thank you again everyone!!! __________________ 5'3 97 lbs 30-24-35 25'' rib cage A cup Pre BA C/D cup post BA Trans-Ax incision w Silicone unders Dr. John Corey in AZ Right 286cc's Left 265cc's Mod+ profile

05-15-2008, 01:10 AM	#15
jinaz Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 260 Thanks: 121 Thanked 79 Times in 71 Posts	I would probably wait as well, as long as you DON'T have history of breast cancer in your family. Take care! __________________ 5' 5", 136 lbs. Ribcage 30" Dr. G. Robert Meger, Phx, AZ Surgery - 11.8.07 425/425 f/t 475 mods, complete unders, saline, lollipop lift pre-ba: 34C (asymmetric b/c) post-ba: 34DDD/E re-do to go smaller 325/350 f/t 375 - 8.7.08 Post re-do- TBD 34D/DD??

05-16-2008, 03:10 PM	#16
afterglowey Caffeine addict! Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 90 Thanks: 31 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Hi there - you should def wait a hormone cycle to see if the lump goes away. In general a smooth rubbery lump that moves around easily is just a cyst and will go away on its own. If it doesn't go away, get a mammogram just to be sure, it's better to be safe than sorry! If anyone feels a hard grainy lump in their breast that doesn't move, please get it checked out straight away!

05-17-2008, 01:50 AM	#17
Mode101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 243 Thanks: 259 Thanked 58 Times in 55 Posts	AFterglowy Are cysts and cancer lumps usually sore do you know? Is it possible to have a cyst and for it never to go away but not be a problem? __________________ 5'3 97 lbs 30-24-35 25'' rib cage A cup Pre BA C/D cup post BA Trans-Ax incision w Silicone unders Dr. John Corey in AZ Right 286cc's Left 265cc's Mod+ profile