Axillary Lymph Node Clearance after pain.

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Hi,

It’s been 3 weeks since my lumpectomy and Axillary Lymph Node Clearance, my lumpectomy scar is brilliant however over the last couple of days my arm has felt really painful and hot, I have also got some swelling sort of under my armpit. I am going to ring the doctors tomorrow but any ideas what it my be xxx

  • Please cal 111 if your GP not available. You may have an infection. This happened to me and I was told to go to my local minor injuries unit who looked at my wound and gave me antibiotics. Don't leave it or you may end up with a systemic infection

  • I’d call your breast care nurse now for advice. If it’s red and hot, you should be assessed just in case xx

  • Thank you everyone, I have spoken to my BCN who has advised me to lay flat bra less for a hour in morning and an hour at night for the couple of days to see if it reabsorbes back into my body. I have an appointment on Thursday if if doesn’t to have it drained. Oh well a good excuse to chill and watch movies x