Returned of swelling where lymph nodes removed

FormerMember
FormerMember
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Goodmorning all

Post mastcetomy 5 weeks ago. Obviously had swelling around the arm pit where lymph notes removed and area was almost back to normal. However Saturday/Sunday it swelled up again. Has anyone else had this happen? Should I speak to my bc nurse?

Linda xx

  • Hi , haven’t had that happen but thought I’d bump you up to the top so others will pop in. Butcin any case I’d say definitely phone bc nurse as it’s a change after earlier improvement. When I phone I have to leave a message and they phone back, so best to ring asap. Always better to be reassured, I think, and I’m sure they’d rather you phone early rather than waiting for it possibly to get worse. Hope all is well, let us know how you get on. Love and hugs, HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
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    FormerMember in reply to HappyFeet1

    Thank you for your advice. I telephoned my gp practice and they say I probably have an infection particularly as I had the chills Saturday evening. They have prescribed antibiotics. Doing so well with recovery then this though no where near on par with anything your ladies have gone through I know the worst is yet to come staring chemo. 

    Linda xx