After Surgery
Hi everyone! I have had a lumpectomy operation 3 weeks ago and removal of 5 lyph nodes. I was just wondering how long should i be feeling discomfort from the side of my breast and under my arm? Both s...
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Hi & welcome, @Tee23. It can take a while for the discomfort from the node removal site to settle. With both the wounds just remember that tissue and nerves have been cut, moved around inside your breast and then stitched up again. That all takes time to heal. Having said all that, you've asked the question, so I'm guessing it's concerning you, so go and see someone, whether it's your GP, or do you have a breast care nurse you could contact?
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