Red breast still - 6 weeks post surgery ??

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Hi to all.&nbsp;
Here I am 4 days since having the iv drip in overnight, in hospital and I'm still struggling with this damn infection.&nbsp;
I'm honestly feeling quite defeated last couple of days. The redness settles a bit, dosent go away. It is better than when I in for my first chemo and they decided to admit me instead. My temp was around 38 that day.&nbsp;
I invested in a good ear thermometer this week. My temps been sitting between 37.2 and 37.6 each day.
Im heading in for first chemo again Tuesday morning. I need this infection to go away, just go away, so upsetting that it just sits there. Been on 6 different lies of antibiotics.
Has anyone been through similar problems. The last surgeon said he thought it was a cellulitis skin infection as the scan didn't show abscess, but did show a hardened seroma. So thought it was more based as a skin infection.&nbsp;
Im not feeling real confident bout starting chemo with this just sitting here, underlying all the time.&nbsp;
Im ready to say stuff it all, nor going chemo. My body can't do anymore. ??

scotty · Answer

Oh Kazza,my heart goes out to you, I remember it all too well. Once they get your infection under control and you eventually start your chemo it will go quick and a step nearer to being done I don't know if you are &nbsp;having radiotherapy after chemo but that's no problem. Believe it or not this does all end . I had several hiccups along the way but now nearly 18 months since treatment finished and although I will NEVER forget it all it's getting further in the rear view mirror. So you keep your chin up I have just consumed half a tub of rum and raisin ice cream, and I now feel ill that will give you a wee laugh hoping you will start chemo soon &nbsp;xxxx

rowdy · Answer

Hi I hope you are feeling better today. It is really hard when thngs go wrong. Hang in there, I remember like scotty how crap you feel and how it feels like it will never end. Sending you a hug &nbsp;and a smilexxx

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Hi Kazza, I had a red chest around my wound for ages. It was due to an infection in the drain tube site, as I had a persistent stromal, and I ended up in hospital for a week after my first chemo. I wasn't responding to 1 IV antibiotic, so they added the heavy artillery antibiotic and I went home on oral antibiotics for the next month. The infection went eventually, but the long term antibiotics caused oral thrush, so every time I had chemo after that I had to use the nilstat oral drops. When you get sick like this, it is disgruntling and frustrating. I lost a lot of confidence and carried my thermometer with me everywhere I went. Just keep persistent with caring for yourself, and get yourself to the hospital if you have a concern. The worst thing that can happen is that they send you home letting you know that you are okay. I hope that your infection resolves soon. Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ????

emmyp · Answer

Kazz,
My heart goes out to you, it is so hard to see how you are going to get to the end when you feel so sick. &nbsp;You just have to hang in there because you will start to feel better and then you will find the strength and bravery to keep going. &nbsp;
Big hugs Xx

jane221 · Answer

Hi Kazza, thinking of you and hoping that the infection is finally going. It's understandable that you are feeling so frustrated and fed up. I had&nbsp;a couple of setbacks through chemo / Herceptin, but I did get there eventually, and you will too. You've had a rough ride, no doubt about it, but I'm&nbsp;hoping and praying it will be better for you soon. Jane xx&nbsp;

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