Hi all,
Am hoping someone can give me a bit of an idea regarding my forthcoming SNB.
My melanoma was removed initially but as it's mitosis rate was high, I've been advised to opt for a wide local excision & sentinel node biopsy check. The melanoma was on my thigh so the SNB will be in my groin / tummy area (if the tracer travels that far!)
Consultant has said 5-8 weeks impact due to risk of seroma and I'm just wondering what others experiences have been?
Unfortunately, I also have breast cancer so have had surgery for that and a SNB (clear nodes) but am worrying about the mobility aspect of the SNB on my leg.
Thanks in advance of you reading / responding
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