Hi everyone, would just like to ask if anyone had to have their radiotherapy with a hematoma. I have a hematoma of 7x4cm and have my first appointment with the radiologist Thursday to tell me how many sessions I'll be having. I am just so worried that they will go a head with the RT whilst my breast is sore, can't believe I'm 4 weeks post op and still like this.
Hi 2209 , I had a large haematoma post op - I wish I could remember how long it took to resolve. What I do know is that I didn’t start my 3 weeks of radiotherapy till 10 weeks after the op. I was worried that it seemed like a long gap (I’d originally been told 6 weeks after) but was glad in the end that I had more time to heal. I just can’t remember what the haematoma was like by that time but I think it had pretty much reabsorbed. Sorry I can’t remember more details! Do share your concerns with the radiologist. They will have seen all this before so I’m sure can advise you about whether it’s fine to go ahead. Also, in my case, I saw the oncologist to discuss rads 6 weeks after my op, then had a planning meeting with the radiology team 2 weeks later, then started rads 2 weeks after that. Nothing happened very quickly!
Will be thinking of you on Thursday, do let us know how it goes. Love and hugs, HFxx
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