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Hi I recently had surgery for for a sentinel node removal and a lumpectomy for invasive breast cancer.

every thing  has happened so fast I am still trying to get my head around it.

i was wondering if anyone has some advice. My operation was on Tuesday, yesterday I noticed a small red lump like a stop under my breast near where the incision is. This morning it popped and I now have the plastic wire hanging out ? 
I have tried contacting the breast care team but it is Sunday and no one around.

i was wondering if it has happened to anyone else and any advise.

thanks

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    Hi Nora that sounds like it could be infected and thats why it has popped maybe the best thing to do is to call 111 and get some advice from them as I wouldtn think that wire is meant to be there after the surgery.

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    Hi gall

    its feels more plastic than a wire. Somebody said it may be the stitch’s . So I think you may be right I will call 111 and ask for advise.

    nora