Operation Sentinel Lymph Gland

I have had an operation for Melanoma on my thigh and consequently had a sentinel lymph node operation. This was done 17 days ago and I go to hospital in 3 days to have the stitches removed. I’m confused as there are 2 scars in my groin and 1 around the original melanoma. Is it normal for the surgeon to go into 2 places and why? Results are not back yet and now am very anxious. 

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  • Hi,

    It may be that two nodes lit up but they weren't close enough to remove with one excision so they had to do two. The bulging may be the lymph collecting to form a seroma. Keep an eye on it and contact your specialist nurse if it doesn't improve. Good luck with your results,

    Angie, Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009

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