Pain after lumpectomy

I had a seroma after my first surgery ( have just had second excision) 

 I had lymph node clearance as well as lumpectomy.  Maybe you have a build up of fluid  

 Would  be best to ring the breast care nurse and get it checked.

And yes they give you a further treatment plan when you have your next appointment 

Xx

I had quite a lot of bruising that was at its peak about 4 days after surgery. I then had a bit of fluid build up around a week after surgery, which gently resolved. I then got a further challenge about 6 weeks after surgery with the area becoming quite hard. It’s not painful but is uncomfortable when I am not wearing a bra (eg in the shower). 

My follow up appointment didn’t discuss further treatment at all. I didn’t need further surgery so it was just a sign off from the surgical team. Presumably if I had needed more surgery, it would have been discussed then. I got an invitation to see the oncology team with the first meeting 6 weeks after surgery. A second appointment a week later to give consent and I start chemo tomorrow. Have had a port fitted today. 

Hi Tilly

im on day 6 now. Lumpectomy and one sentinel node removed. And I had swelling in armpit and very tender from day 3. Although swelling is still there it does look smaller than it was. Still tender to touch. But breast is still bruised but not really sore at all. I’ve got an app with BCN on Wednesday to look at dressing and healing. So hopefully she says it’s ok. 
appointment with consultant on 18/05 with results of pathology. Not sure if I will also get results of oncotype test at same time.  It all goes well. 
x

I had lumpectomy and reduction 4 weeks ago but they found cancer in my lymph nodes.  I also had a deep infection in the breast where the cancer was. Im still in hospital after almost a week with a vacuum dressing on my absent nipple after they had to clear the cavity and a drain to clear the fluid from my arm pit.  This is not what I thought it would come too.  I've struggled emotionally with the feelings of not wanting to fight anymore.  I've had enough of this pain.  Does anyone else feel like this and how do you overcome these feelings? 

Ah I am so sorry to hear this Moo that doesn’t sound great at all. But hopefully you will be over the worst.  Fight is was we have to do and although it’s not great at the moment. Hopefully everything will get better in time. It’s not great and it is an emotional roller coaster. Good days and bad but each day is a day closer to fighting this. There are lots of people on here to talk too and although it does feel lonely each of us are fighting our own demons and battles at least you can write your feelings here without judgement. 
you will fight this. We have to. 
counselling may be a great option when your feeling a bit stronger 

chin up and big hugs  x 

So sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time Moo. Its hard being in hospital without being in so much pain. I was in twice during chemo.  It does get you down. 

Can you ask for stronger pain relief? 

I can understand  your feeling but you will get through this and get back home and start to feel better. Hang on in there .

Hope you feel better soon

Xx

1. How was the port fitting? Mine is Thursday and I’m really scared about being awake through it. X

Hi Hel39 It was perfectly ok. I have a portacath, which is a bit more intrusive to fit than a standard PICC line. I have a blog on here (a trip with triple negative breast cancer) and have written a lengthy post on it there. It’s a bit sore now but I have had worse. 

Sorry you are having a tough time of this  I know one day at a time is a horrible cliche, but it’s all that all of us have, and I truly hope those tomorrows are better for all of us than getting through the variations of hell we are currently experiencing. 

Thanks- I’m having port a cath too. I’ll check out the blog x