Cancer detected in lymph node behind pectoral muscle

[Dakini52]

Has anyone had this occur? I was 3 years out from completion of treatment for HER2 breast cancer and a recent MRI detected an abnormality in the lymph node behind my pectoral muscle. Ultrasound-guided biopsy determined it was malignant. I am going through all the testing now to see if the cancer has spread anywhere else. Just wondered if anyone else had a recurrence in this area?

[Jackie07]

Hi,

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[Emelie B]

Hi Dakini,
Yes, I just had my cancer recurrence confirmed yesterday. I too, was almost 3 years out from treatment (3-2010) but didn't quite make it. Looking for a new onc. now and thinking of how much this sucks. Thought I was going to be OK!
Good luck to you and keep in touch.
Emelie

[BonnieR]

I'm sorry to hear this. Were you having any symptoms?

[ElaineM]

I am sorry. Keep fighting. Keep looking for answers.

[Dakini52]

No symptoms at all. Just went in for my 6 month MRI and it was discovered during the process. I'm glad they were continuing to monitor me closely.

[Dakini52]

Yes, it certainly does suck but at least they are able to spot it coming back and respond quickly. I get the results of all my tests back on Monday and will talk with my onc regarding treatment. Hang in there. Don't give up the battle!

[BonnieR]

Hmmm...I hve never received any routine follow up MRIs. I wonder how many do? I think it is split....

[Dakini52]

I would really be questioning my onc about follow up testing. How did they determine that you had recurred?

[Jackie07]

Dakini52,

How's going? Have you and your doctor decided the next step yet?

[juanita]

crossing my fingers for you!