Another lump after total duct excision

Hi all,

I was hoping to get some advice and/or hear about your experiences? 

In 2017 I found a lump in my left boob & had a lumpectomy, the lump was tested and results were that it was an intraductal papilloma. I found another lump in the same boob around 6 months later and the consultant wanted me to have a total duct excision to avoid a reoccurring problem. I did this and result again showed it was a papilloma. With each of these lumps I had a browny/sometimes bloody discharge and pain where the lumps were. Now, around 8 months on from the last op I’ve found another lump! I’ve been re-referred to the breast unit & I’m sure it’s going to be another papilloma & not cancerous.. but there aren’t any ducts left for it to have grown in?!? I knew I had it as I felt the pain again & no discharge this time as no ducts leading to the nipple. 

 

Has anyone else else had a similar experience?? I’d love to hear from you.

Many thanks and best wishes,

Jo

  • Hi Jo and thank you for sharing your story, 

    I am sorry to hear you've had these recurrent papillomas and that you've just found another lump. It must be stressful for you every single time it happens and I hope that this will be another intraductal papilloma. 

    We've had posts before on intraductal papillomas in our Ask the Nurses topic area so you might be interested in reading [@Littleange]‍ 's thread here and the nurse reply in particular which also shares this link from Breast Cancer Care on intraductal papillomas. I am sure though that by now having had a few of these yourself, you know a fair bit about these ;) 

    It's good you have been referred to the breast unit and I hope you won't have to wait too long for your appointment. You'll be in good hands there I am sure - we are certainly keeping everything crossed for you! 

    I hope that you will hear from others here who have had a similar experience and that they will be along shortly to share their story with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

  • Hi I'm just going through the same at the minute! Was wondering what your results were in the end as I have a total duct excision in November and now have a big lump x

  • Hi Natalie, sorry to hear that, I know what a worry it is! It actually ended up to be scar tissues. Was the size of a pea and slowly reduced in size over the years. I rarely feel it anymore x