Hi new to the forum. I am 4 weeks post lumpectomy and sentinel node removal and have my follow up appointment this week I’m looking for some info as the last few days around my scar has started to become firm and bruised and feels quite sore is this normal?
I hope someone can help as I thought everything was healing nicely so don’t understand why I’m bruising now
Hi, I'm not an expert but I think scar tissue forms and it gets harder and uncomfortable. But, no hard in giving your nurse a call and having a chat to reassure yourself. Best wishes
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