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Swelling post lumpectomy surgery
dsc
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Has anyone had swelling in the area of their lumpectomy? It’s not where the SLNB was (it’s not under my arm) but above where the lumpectomy scar is. It’s like I can hear water in there. I know some swelling is to be expected but should the area be elevated and filled with liquid? Also, any suggestions on what I can do to lessen the swelling?
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@dsc - I had a similar experience after my lumpectomy and it was a seroma (this article explains more
. Your situation could be very different. Please contact your surgeon as soon as possible for their guidance.0 -
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