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Isaidso
Member
9 years ago

Post mastectomy rash

Well I've broken my rule about Dr Google and am paying the price! I think it's reassurance I'm seeking?
The story so far:
I'm 5 weeks post prophylactic mastectomy right side, left breast removed in January 2017 DCIS, 7cm tumour, no chemo or radiation required. .
The DCIS was diagnosed after my breast became inflamed and didn't respond to antibiotics. 
Current issue:
I've develop a rash across my chest that is extremely raised red and itchy, it burns and is not responding to antihistamines. It's painful. 
Of course my GP is away until Monday and clinic at the hospital was today. The breast care nurse may be in tomorrow, I'm not sure? So of course Dr Google has taken me to worse possible case scenario. I'm wondering if others have experienced anything similar post surgery?
thanks in advance 
Terrie xx

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  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    9 years ago
    Pleased to hear - let us know how you got on and hopefully it's a quick remedy!  Take care
  • Isaidso's avatar
    Isaidso
    Member
    9 years ago
    Thanks so much @iserbrown 
    I had a staph infection after the last surgery with exactly the same stint in hospital and antibiotics!. This presents differently however I have concerns so will get it checked today. 
  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    9 years ago
    A rash is not good - ring your Breast Care nurse or the office or hospital where your surgery was.  It maybe you have something as simple as an allergic reaction to a cream or soap you are using as the skin and tissue go through the recovery process.  Don't sit back and wait for your GP to return. Ring for an appointment with an alternate GP if you can't get onto the breast care nurse. 

    I had an angry rash that spread quickly and put me in hospital for 5 days of intense antibiotics and further antibiotics for 6 weeks.  Mine was hot but not itchy

    Take care