local recurrence symptoms?

[Shobha]

Hi,

I was diagnosed with IBC in July 2007 in my left breast. I have had a aggressive treatment with 3 months/weekly taxol+herceptin followed by 3 months of FEC+herceptin. Then, in Jan 08, I have double mastectomy, followed by 5 weeks of radiation. Also, I completed 52 weeks of herceptin on July 14th 2008.

On my left side, about one inch from my sugery scar, I can feel some linear hardening under the skin. It is also very tender and uneven to feel. Nothing noticible visibly. I am wondering can there be a local recurrence so fast?
I will be seeing my surgeon on Aug 7th but I was wondering if anyone here to give me some insight...?
Thanks!