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shazzaaust
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9 years ago

Chest looking like it has caved after double mastectomy

hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this? for the last few days I have been feeling a "tugging" sore feeling over my mastectomy scar (double mastectomy 18 months ago, no chemo or ...
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Afraser
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9 years ago
Hi

The tugging feeling may well just be scar tissue, that can go on for some time. Can't help with the cavity - how big is it? It may be fluid that has finally dispersed or something else that has settled. If in doubt, your surgeon or oncologist can probably ease any concerns quickly.