Hard vein below mastectomy area

[HazelLynn]

Almost two week ago I had a radical mastectomy.  There is a vein or artery that runs where the middle of the breast used to be, running down towards the stomach area - this vein is now protruding and sore to touch, it feels quite hard - could this be vessel invasion moving on?.  I am seeing my doctor/surgeon tomorrow, but need to know if it anything else I should be worried about.  I tried to make a comparison with the otherside - the other one is ok.

Please advise.
Hazel

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Nice to hear the update from you.

Let us know about what the oncologist advises.

Also, keep up your spirits and things will eventually fall into place.

Let us know if you have any doubts.

Regards.

[HazelLynn]

Hi,  Just to let you know the latest - I saw my doctor/surgeon this morning, and he told me that the mastectomy was very successful, it was clear of cancer, I am not sure if there was 1mm of microinvasion left from the lumpectomy last month, but everything has now been taken, there was no node invasion, and the multifocal element proved negative. He said I was to go on Tamoxifin starting today.  I have to meet with the oncologist on Friday as a matter of course.

He said that my prognosis is excellent.

I showed him the hard vein I mentioned last post - and its thrombosis - he said it will disappear.

So, after four torturous months I at last have some good news.  I thank you for all your help, advice, support, from the doctors and every kind lady who has responded to my posts and wish everyone the very best.

Hazel x

[Juder1983]

Hi Hazel!

Thank you for posting this. I had a total left mastectomy a month ago and also have that weird vein running down my torso. When I drink something cold I can feel it in the area where my breast used to be. Did that happen to you as well? It has been 13 years since you posted. I hope you are well. Did the vein ever disappear?

I saw my surgeon yesterday and had her feel it, but we really don't want to do anything about it until my treatment path is figured out (still waiting on pathology).

Hope you see this!

Juder1983

[Sara_MHModerator]

Hello Juder1983, thanks for writing to the forum.  It's my understanding that this also could have something to do with the removal of auxiliary lymph nodes.  Please keep us up to date on what is happening.  It very well could be thrombosis as the original poster here and as they never reported back, would assume that it cleared up. I know it is all quite worrying for you at the moment at the stage you are in in treatment. Please let us know how you are doing and what your treatment plan is. Best to you

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It would be difficult to say anything without a proper clinical examination.

You are right in scheduling an appointment with your surgeon for a review.

Let us know what your surgeon advises and also about how you are doing.

Regards.