Hi all
I've had a partial mastectomy with lymph nodes level 1 removal just over 4 weeks. The scar is healing quite well but the area is quite hard. It doesn't hurt , it's not red, its just this hard tissue that doesn't seem to go. Its under my armpit so I can constantly feel it when moving my arm. It just feels like it's in a way always.
Have you experienced the same, is this normal healing process? I can't wait for it to go away.
Ty
Hi ShyFox I have something similar. My BCN referred me for physio / scar therapy which has really helped and the area is getting softer / less tight now. I still get the lump under arm feeling but am hoping I’ll have some more sessions. Maybe you could ask for a referral? Otherwise you could try some very light (almost feather like) massage yourself. Aveeno oil repair is good to use.
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