Having biopsy in two hours 7 years post mastectomy

An incidental finding of a lymph node under my arm was made 6 weeks ago which the radiologist thought might be due to the Moderna booster.

a repeat ultrasound 7 weeks later showed it was still there and now I can feel it. Hi had a double mastectomy 7 years ago and I'm freaking out that the cancer had returned.

anyone else had the same

  • Hello Caro1954, 

    I hope that this lymph node under your arm is linked to the Moderna booster - I have certainly read quite a few mentions on the forum of a link between the vaccine and these lymph nodes swellings. I hope this is what it will turn out to be but I can imagine that in the meantime you are feeling rather anxious, especially as you had cancer all those years ago. It is normal to be worried that the cancer has returned but try and focus on the fact that it could be totally unrelated and I am keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator