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LindaM
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I was discharged on Monday after being kept in for 4 days. I was admitted last Thursday for a Wide Local Excision of breast tissue and Sentinel Node Biopsy. Unfortunately, I just returned from theatre when I was in a lot of pain which resulted in returning to theatre for evacuation of a large haematoma. No luck.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect afterwards even though I read leaflets etc. 

I am still having a considerate amount of pain but I am just hoping that they have managed to remove all the cancer and that I do not have to go through anymore surgery.

 

  • Hello LindaM,

    I'm sorry to read you're experiencing a lot of pain after your surgery. How are you feeling today? Did it get any better? It might be a good idea to contact your doctor or nurse and see if they can help you out with dealing with this situation if you haven't done that yet.

    We do have some information on cancer and pain control which might help, to read more please click here.

    Also, our cancer nurses are just a phone call away and you can reach them by ringing this number 0808 800 4040,  Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. if you need to speak to someone over the phone.

    I hope that the surgery managed to remove all cancer and that you feel better soon.

    All the best,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

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