Wound gaping after 6 weeks

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Hi I’m nearly 7 weeks post lumpectomy with reconstruction. I healed well, but 5 days ago I noticed an area , curve of breast joining abdomen to be red. Now gaping approximately 2cm long. I have been dressing it with inadine and swab, held on by bra. My worry is that I’m starting radiotherapy next Wednesday and although I’ve been told it can still go ahead, it might make wound break down more!! Has anyone experienced this?
Thanks

farmerann over 3 years ago

Hi Hmfm, I didn't have a problem after my lumpectomy but has a nurse or doctor seen it?

Jgau over 3 years ago

Hi Hmfm

I don’t want to worry you but that needs to be seen urgently. Can you go to the hospital, doctor or nurse? You don’t want to get an infection. Take care Jan xxx

Hmfm over 3 years ago in reply to Jgau

I will try get it seen tomorrow. I’m a district nurse so dressing it myself however I will still seek advice as plastics were involved in the reconstruction. It doesn’t look infected at the moment so fingers crossed. I’m still waiting to hear from radiotherapy nurse for advice also.

thanks

Gwills over 3 years ago in reply to Hmfm

I remember a friend who had a reconstruction whilst I was in hospital said that sometimes they don’t take? Don’t heal. I think you should talk to your breast nurse. I’m sure it will get sorted. X

Hmfm over 3 years ago in reply to Gwills

I will do thankyou

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