New lump after biopsy

Hi all! I spent quite a lot of time reading posts here recently after finding a small lump in my right breast. I went to my GP, was referred to the breast clinic and two weeks later had an US and biopsy. All turned out to be okay thankfully, and it was diagnosed as a benign Fibroadenoma. Happy days, and I felt very thankful because I know not everyone is so lucky. My biopsy was on the 11th of July, so about two months ago. 

About two weeks ago I noticed a new lump under my nipple of the same breast. It’s about a cm from the initial lump and I think is smaller, but feels almost like two tiny lumps connected. At first I wondered if it was just the same lump felt from another angle but I can feel them both independently and simultaneously. I do think the new lump is in the pathway of the first biopsy, if that’s relevant. 

I’m 31, no kids. No history of BC in my family. 

Has anyone else had new lumps after biopsy? I’ve waited until my period started in case it was just hormonal but it doesn’t seem to be going away. I am thinking of going back to my GP but I don’t want to overreact, I had a benign biopsy and an ultrasound so recently. 

  • Hi Jen,

    I'm delighted to hear that your ultrasound was clear in July. If you are sure that these are new lumps, you are not overreacting. We are always advised to get any changes in our breasts checked out and the sooner you do this, the better the outcome, if it does prove to be cancerous. Wait till your period is finished and if there is still no change, get it investigated.

    Here's hoping that these are benign cysts or fibroadenoma again. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi , best to get it checked again , just to put your mind at rest . 

  • Thank you! I’ll give it a little time to make sure it’s not hormonal and then go back to see the GP. 

    I’ve never had any breast concerns/lumps before so it seems almost unbelievable to have two in a few months! Thats why I’m wondering if the biopsy had an effect - the new lump is under my nipple and the needle went that way to get across my breast. 

  • Thanks! I feel much calmer about this one, I’m sure it’s nothing but worth checking. 

  • Hiya, my wife was diagnosed with BC just over two years ago (maybe even coming up for 3 years, but i'm awful with time durations). Anyway, after her treatments all ceased, something we have learned, lumps and bumps can and do appear after invasive procedures. She's had a lump appear from surgery, and another from radiotherapy. The one from surgery was scar tissue, and the one from radiotherapy was an oil cyst. So you're correct, any poking and priding in there can cause lumps, as scar tissue can present like this.

    But as others have said, it's better to have it checked out once your hormones have settled a little, than not to get it checked. As many folk on here can attest, you're never wasting anyone's time. Doctors want that lump to be nothing.

  • Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and I hope your wife is doing well. I’ll get it checked out!