Drains

Hi musicmumma,

Hi Musicmumma

I had my mastectomy of right breast on 7th Feb, I didn't have drains and to be honest I was thankful as from previous surgery's, not cancer related, they are not nice when take n out. However, I had fluid collect twice and had this drained and did not feel a thing as the area is numb due to surgery. Your cancer nurses too will be really reassuring.  Good luck with your op, you have got this and will be fine, I promise xxx

Oh thankyou so much for the reassurance. It has spread to lymph nodes but not sure how many til surgery. If its not many I may get away with just hormone therapy like Tamoxifen and no chemo or radiotherapy , so I'm keeping fingers xd, but also an open mind xxx

Hi Musicmumma 

My situation is slightly different, I have not had a mastectomy but I did have a lumpectomy (Licap) on 28/2. I was told I would probably have drains but I didn’t and so far (fingers crossed, touching wood etc ) it is all ok. I am actually relieved because it is one less thing to worry about. 

Wishing you good luck and positive vibes ️

Don’t worry if you have a drain - mine was in for a week and was removed at the Breast Clinic - totally painless. I think drains for other ops can be more difficult but for breast cancer I am led to believe it is easier.

xx