Hi Everyone,
Hope whatever stage you are at in your journey you are the best as can be.
Thought i would ask this question. 4wks Post OP open surgery and the top part of the wound is healing great but below belly button i have a wound infection which has been treated with 1wks worth of antibiotics. The area is still red but oncologst didnt seem to worried about it but thought it best to delay my 1st session of chemo and re-schedule for next week. Also below my belly button the actual wound feels a bit hard and bumpy? Has anyone else came across this?
Would love to hear from anyone that has had this experience or anyone that has an explanation?
Shelly xx
Hi Shelly, I am quite a few months post-op now but my wound was a little hard and bumpy too. I didn't have an infection but it didn't look great..... im like a patchwork quilt these days! LOL. It will settle and your oncology team will take very good care of you so try not to worry. Hope you get your chemo next week and that it goes well. Best of luck xx
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