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Post lumpectomy chafing-like feeling
Hi,
I'm getting a chafing-type feeling/pain in my arm pit and nipple post-lumpectomy / (2 weeks ago). Just wondering if anyone else has had similar?
There's no visible rubbing and I wonder if it's a nerve healing thing?
It's all the fun of being a male distance runner without the running!
There's no visible rubbing and I wonder if it's a nerve healing thing?
It's all the fun of being a male distance runner without the running!
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- Thanks for the advice Zoffiel!
- Monitor for any heat or swelling in the area. Seroma (a collection of fluid) or infection can present as weirdo sensations. Nerve damage is also a possibility.
Keep an eye on it and make sure you mention this to pretty much every member of your medical team you have a conversation with. If anything changes for the worse, or there is no improvement, contact your surgeon and/or your GP or breast care nurse. Don't 'wait and see', this shit can escalate quickly.
Don't muck about with anything that feels wrong--if it's nothing to worry about you wouldn't be worried. Peace of mind is gold.
