Hi all
I was diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer early December and still finding it hard to get my head around it all at times. I had two operations in Feb (a lumpectomy plus re-incision two weeks later as more cancer cells were found and had bad swelling due to infection). My incision was an upside down curve around top of nipple and it seems to have really indented. Also has what looks like white flaky skin or glue maybe??
Has anyone had this issue ref the indentation and flaking?
Thanks in advance!
Hi, sorry you find yourself on this journey. I too had two surgeries because margins weren’t clear. I too have an indentation in my right nipple and no feeling in it.
Always phone and question if you aren't sure about anything especially if the wound is still healing. You could be right with the glue being what is the flaky bit. I had a mastectomy and my wound took 10 weeks to heal with having to go back in the hospital 4 weeks after he operation to have it closed back up.
Hi - I had surgery in February , two small tumours in left breast. I also have an upside down curved scar and a dent in my breast . I spoke to my breast care nurse and she said that it can take up to 12 months for a breast to settle after surgery . Some of the dent will naturally fill over this time but will not completely disappear / I hope this helps
Hi
I had lumpectomy for ILC 10 days ago . My dressing will come off on Wednesday. My incision is at the side of my breast .
Surgeon said that I may be left with a dent , as they remove tissue . They do “ backfill but I suppose there is only so much they can do but I’d definitely ask your BCN . It’s not trivial x
Hi, that sounds unpleasant for to have that done again.
I’m due to visit hospital a lot over coming week as I start chemo soon so I’ll mention it then.
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