Seroma post-op
Hi there, I went to my Surgeon for my 1 week post-op and had in the previous 24 hours developed swelling to my breast. He sent me for an ultrasound which showed I had a seroma (fluid build up). It ...
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Hi Ladies,
@lrb_03 , thanks for the great advice. I guess by the time the swelling and hopefully seroma go down I expect that the R breast will be a similar percentage smaller as yours is (25-30%). So I will need some sort of prosthesis. I'm heading out tonight with my husband bra shopping so will definitely have a look at Best n less, I think a seamless one will be good as I have very sensitive skin (have reacted to ALL of the dressing material so far), so am a bit worried about the effects of Radiotherapy. I will have about 5 weeks I am told.
@Sister Where do you buy the soft forms and prosthesis from? At the moment with the swelling I nearly need one for the other side....haha, how Ironic. @kezmusc, my cleavage is a bit wonky-the other way at the moment! My surgeon has said no more draining now. It is quite uncomfortable, especially when walking, trying to sleep. But hopefully with the new bra, all will be fine.
I did get my results today and they are the best of a bad bunch you could say!. 2.7cm tumour Grade 1 invasive carcinoma
which is ER and PR positive, Her2 Negative, 0 of 2 lymph nodes involved with DCIS scattered throughout, Margins well clear. The sample also had LCIS throughout the whole sample with 10% pleomorphic and 90% classical.
So will need Radiotherapy and hormone therapy definitely. The Cancer panel is discussing my case next Wednesday, because I have a family history and my age (49), there is a slight chance they may recommend Chemo. All GONE!!
xox
@lrb_03 , thanks for the great advice. I guess by the time the swelling and hopefully seroma go down I expect that the R breast will be a similar percentage smaller as yours is (25-30%). So I will need some sort of prosthesis. I'm heading out tonight with my husband bra shopping so will definitely have a look at Best n less, I think a seamless one will be good as I have very sensitive skin (have reacted to ALL of the dressing material so far), so am a bit worried about the effects of Radiotherapy. I will have about 5 weeks I am told.
@Sister Where do you buy the soft forms and prosthesis from? At the moment with the swelling I nearly need one for the other side....haha, how Ironic. @kezmusc, my cleavage is a bit wonky-the other way at the moment! My surgeon has said no more draining now. It is quite uncomfortable, especially when walking, trying to sleep. But hopefully with the new bra, all will be fine.
I did get my results today and they are the best of a bad bunch you could say!. 2.7cm tumour Grade 1 invasive carcinoma
which is ER and PR positive, Her2 Negative, 0 of 2 lymph nodes involved with DCIS scattered throughout, Margins well clear. The sample also had LCIS throughout the whole sample with 10% pleomorphic and 90% classical.
So will need Radiotherapy and hormone therapy definitely. The Cancer panel is discussing my case next Wednesday, because I have a family history and my age (49), there is a slight chance they may recommend Chemo. All GONE!!
xox