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How Long Did You Have Your Drains in After Mastectomy?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 22, 2022 | Replies (17)

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@marybe

Update-the reason my drain sites were so painful was that I had a massive infection, which my surgeon DID NOT notice. By Friday morning I was lethargic and basically unresponsive, my husband called the ambulance and they took me to Strong Memorial U of R Wilmot Cancer Center where three days of strong IV antibiotics brought me around. I have fallen through the cracks at Roswell Park Cancer Institute too many times and I will be doing my remaining cancer care with Wilmot

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So glad they figured it out - feel better soon.