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Lumpectomy scar healing time
Hi, has anyone had a lumpectomy followed by radiation and a car that still was pretty raw after a considerable amount of time? My scar is in a precarious position bearing the weight of the top of the breast and is taking a long time to heal. It didn't help that my 6-month mammo and u/s reopened the wound. I'm wondering if it's a vitamin deficiency or if this is normal to be healing months after the completion of radiation. Thank You
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Have u tried to get oxygen therapy! What was result. ? Of insurance coverage?
@jeaniebean
Swell spots work quite well - my physical therapist recommended this to me. I used it under a compression bra for 2 weeks and now just wear it about every third day. If you had radiation, a ridge is one of the side effects unfortunately. The swell spot has helped to soften up this ridge and other lumps. Here's one site so you can see what they look like (https://www.lymphedemaproducts.com/products/breast-swell-spot.html).
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3 ReactionsThank you so much! I just ordered it from your link! Just slip under my arm inside my bras?
I still have a 4 or 5 inch ridge along my scar of scar tissue. Is there anything I can do to break it up or soften it before my mammo in January?? I already use heat and massage with oil and essential oils.
Hi @jeaniebean, You'll notice that I moved your post and @trixie1313's helpful reply to this existing discussion about healing and scar tissue. You may also be interested in the advice shared by Trixie @roch @sparklegram and @dmpill in this discussion:
- Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS) https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cording-axillary-web-syndrome-aws/
Jeanie, have the application of heat and massage helped break up the scar tissue for you?
@jeaniebean
Yes, I have a compression bra that I place the breast area and then around back under my underarm and toward the back. However, if you could see a physical therapist, they may be able to assist you with this and show you lymphatic massage which will help as well. It may not all go away, but it may help soften it up.