Fluid Accumulation After Breast Removal

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greaternoida
greaternoida Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
My mom's breat was completely removed through surgery but even after 7-8 weeks, the fluid is still accumulating and she has to go to hospital every 2-3 days to get the fluid removed. Is this unusual- kindly point to any resources or treatments that will help. Thanks in advance.

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  • Future
    Future Member Posts: 133 Member
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    Are they putting any type of pressure dressing on? Doctor put an ace wrap around my chest and I had to leave it for several days - problem then resolved.

    God Bless
  • greaternoida
    greaternoida Member Posts: 2
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    Future said:

    Are they putting any type of pressure dressing on? Doctor put an ace wrap around my chest and I had to leave it for several days - problem then resolved.

    God Bless

    Thank you very much, I will ask our doctor about that. In your case-when did the doctor did that-was that immed after the surgery or when the fluid accumulation continued beyond certain period. More details will help me a lot and if you have any pointers such as name of hospital or doctor who I can approach for advice so that our doctor in India can consult with this doctor. Greatly appreciate your help.
  • Future
    Future Member Posts: 133 Member
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    greaternoida said:

    Thank you very much, I will ask our doctor about that. In your case-when did the doctor did that-was that immed after the surgery or when the fluid accumulation continued beyond certain period. More details will help me a lot and if you have any pointers such as name of hospital or doctor who I can approach for advice so that our doctor in India can consult with this doctor. Greatly appreciate your help.

    My problem started about 4 weeks after surgery. Doctor had removed fluid twice before she "bound" me in an ace wrap. I am active duty military so don't have specific hospital for you to contact but I know there are cancer centers out there. Maybe someone else can help us by recommending a civilian cancer center. I know there's Anderson and John Hopkins and would think both would be willing to consult with another physician.
  • JUSTAWORD
    JUSTAWORD Member Posts: 18
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    I guess you mean after the bulbs were taken off. I am experiencing the same thing, but i opt not to have the fluid drained just yet. i was told by my doctor that your own body will absorb the fluid it could be any where from a few weeks to 30 days. I think i might even try that ace bandage thing if this doesnt clear up soon.

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