Post Lumpectomy fluid leak from incision
They also removed 3 lymph nodes ... all clear, thank goodness. Clear margins with cancer too.
However, I've developed a big lump under my arm where the lymph nodes were removed. I realize this is fluid build up, however, it started leaking clear fluid a couple of nights ago. Leaking only for one night from the lymph node incision, and not much fluid, so I didn't worry.
However, for the next two days, I had a LOT of fluid leak from my lumpectomy incision. Also, it was mixed with blood. I didn't worry too much, as the PA for my surgeon told me last week she had injected some fluid into my breast after sugery, and, today it hasn't leaked at all.
But, I'm wondering if anyone knows if I should go to Urgent Care regarding this?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hey ThereI had the same
Hey There
I had the same thing. I had a huge hematoma and after they took the drain out it started coming out the incision in the lumpectomy. And I mean gushing! After calling my surgeon, I stuffed a towel in a sports bra and went to the ER. But it was all just the old blood from the hematoma trying to drain and they just squeezed it out and then I kept squeezing it out til it healed up. Is it all dark blood? If it is it's just hematoma. But if it's bright red fresh looking blood then that's a cause for concern. Either way call your surgeon and get the to take a look.
Good luck
Dee0 -
I would definitely call the
I would definitely call the Dr. and go to urgent care, or somewhere for a healthcare professional to look at it. If it needs to be drained, they can do it, and they can tell you how to take care of it yourself till you can see your Dr. If nothing else you can get peace of mind.
Take care of yourself, seof.0 -
Did you go? Are you OK?seof said:I would definitely call the
I would definitely call the Dr. and go to urgent care, or somewhere for a healthcare professional to look at it. If it needs to be drained, they can do it, and they can tell you how to take care of it yourself till you can see your Dr. If nothing else you can get peace of mind.
Take care of yourself, seof.
Dearest Ozzecazza,
Did you go get yourself taken care of? Are you doing all right?
Gentle hugs,
Debi0
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