Mastectomy results/seroma

Morning.  I got the results of my mastectomy and axillary clearance last Friday.  Confirmed grade 3 infiltrating ductal carcinoma, ER positive, Her2 negative and 6/11 lymph nodes positive.  All margins clear and it's gone!  I had 20 weeks of chemo prior to surgery and will shortly be starting 15 sessions of radiotherapy.  I started taking Letrozole on Saturday, which I'll be on for 10 years.  Feel a little nauseous after taking it, but hopefully this will wear off in time.

i had 400 ml fluid drained at my appointment.  I didn't have any symptoms of seroma, just looked as if I still had a breast!  Felt a lot better afterwards, but unfortunately has started to fill up again so going back to breast clinic tomorrow to have some more drained.  
I am feeling positive with my results, I know there is a risk of recurrence, but hopefully that won't happen.  Just need to get rid of this swelling and complete radiotherapy, then maybe life can get back to some normality. 

  • Hello Linwin,

    Thanks for updating us with your results. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling positive about them and that it sounds like you're getting on with your treatment, that is the way to go :)

    As you move along do keep us posted, we're thinking about you.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator