hi

Sorry to hear your news..when i first had my lumpectomy done on both of my breasts my mum used to do very gentle massages and cold (not too cold) packs to alleviate swelling. It kind helped me but then every person is different so I don’t know how much that’ll help you. the surgeon normally explains what side effects you might get following  surgery but speak to a professional if you are concerned please don’t t think you’re wasting their time they are there to help you. Good luck with your future treatments

Thanks - I did think about trying cold packs to see if it helps maybe i will give that a go

Hi

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

I had a lumpectomy too in Nov-I still have swelling and a bit of pain.The Nurse had advised me to to use a hot pack and light massage with coconut oil which has helped to some extent. I am not bothered about the swelling and pain as I am going to have a Mastectomy next week.

It is always better to check with your nurse if it is just the after effect of the surgery or not. They are well experienced in these matters.

Good luck!

Radley

Thanks, Radley 

As it turns out I was right to be a little concerned as shortly after writing I had a shower and my breast started bleeding having now spent the last couple of days in and out of hospital it seems I had a very large hematoma which found the path of least resistance.  It was like a murder scene but I felt instant relief, I now have a drain fitted to get rid of the rest of it and am on antibiotics.  I cannot tell you how much better I feel.  Nature has a funny way of making things right.

I hope all goes well with your Mastectomy next week

All the best

DebiL

Hi DebiL,

I am so glad to hear of your relief now that you have the drain fitted.

If ever you have any trouble, don't hesitate to let your breast care nurses know and, ask their advice. They are there to reassure us breast care ladies and gents and to keep us on the right path.

I hope that everything settles soon and, that you can start radiotherapy without delay.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi DebiL

Good to know that your pain had settled after the haematoma was drained.Hope all is now well for you.

I had my surgery last week and am getting better although niggly pains are still there whenever I move my arm hope it will settle soon.

Have an appointment with the Surgeon in 2 weeks time for the results -that is something which I dread but have decided not to think about it until the appointment.

Regards

Radley