Forum Discussion
deb_59
13 years agoMember
Seroma
Hi, I have recently had two breast cancer operations , the first was to remove the cancer and the second was to remove all my lymph nodes. The second operation has caused a large amount of fluid build...
Sign in to react to this post
TonyaM
13 years agoMember
It sounds like you need it syringed off either by your surgeon or your breast care nurse.After my mastectomy I kept getting a seroma on my scar line and I had to have it drained twice a week for 5 weeks.It settled down after that. When it's all settled down for you then get an OT or a physio to show you how to do a gentle lymphatic massage- this will help in future.
Tonya xx
Sign in to react to this post