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Tightness and swelling under arm after double mastectomy

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 13 8:30am | Replies (15)
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@jane2024

Thanks very much. I noticed that a seroma is developing on the left above the incision. I only had the drain taken out this Monday, 4 weeks after the surgery. The drain on the right side was taken out earlier and there seems to be no issues. The fluid buildup does not seem a lot but it concerns me. Not sure what to do over the weekend. I will check with the doctor’s office on Monday. This is a never ending battle.

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drummergirl | @drummergirl | May 11 12:23pm

I had needle extractions in the office and for most people 1 or 2 of those will clear up the seroma. It was not enough for my very persistent seroma. Mayo eventually had to do an image guided positioning of a drain for 10 days. After it was removed, it did not come back.
Yes, a constant battle and advocating and researching are very important things to do, I have found. You have lots of company in your challenges.

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