Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

Hello everyone! I haven't been on for a couple of years, but so appreciate this site and forum!

Getting to the point:

I was diagnosed in 2000 with Stage II IDC on the left. 3 axillary nodes were positive. Tumor was ER-, PR (slightly) +, and HER2 +++. Left mastectomy, and chemo with Adria/Cytox, and Taxotere (Herceptin not available at the time). I had the other breast removed prophylactically later the same year. Reconstructions failed, and implants were removed.

Since my last Onc visit (April 2013), I've noted a small supraclavicular node, and a larger node (or I think its a node) in the brachial (elbow) area on the same side as the original tumor. I have a sensation of fullness/congestion in the left axilla, but can't feel anything specific. There is no sign/symptom of lymphedema. I've had no trauma, injury to the left hand or arm.

My physician referred me to a Surgical Oncologist (appt this Friday). Has anyone had a similar experience?

Thanks again for all of your bravery and support!

Re: Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

Marlene I'm sorry I can't offer any advice about this other than to have it checked out as its obviosuly worrying you, tis probably nothing but worth a Dr's visit for peace of mind.

Re: Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

No similar experience, just prayers.

Re: Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

Wishing you the best.

Re: Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

Thank you so much, again for your prayers and kind words. Will advise after Friday's appointment.

Re: Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

You are pretty far out from original diagnosis, so perhaps an lymph infection of some sort?

Wishing you well. I suspect you'll be doing a biopsy. Keep us posted.

Re: Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

Hi Marlene,

Any news?

I've been on both this forum and the BCList since 2004 and have never heard of anyone who had these symptoms when they had a recurrence. So I'm counting on good news!

Love

Jacqueline

Re: Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

Thank you all! Having a CT on Monday with excision to follow. Thanks again!

Re: Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Re: Lymph node enlargement and possible recurrence
 

Marlene, how are you??
Hugs Marcia