Problems with Mastectomy Scar
Hi Ladies
Me again!! Should have known I would have more problems since every phase of this treatment so far has raised issue after issue.
Anyway had a mastectomy on 17th of Sept so 4 weeks tomorrow. Suffering with chafting and rash/redness all around scar underneath both arm pits (had auxilary clearance to right). Had a big chest so mastectomy bra with softie prosthesis leaves me very unbalanced and I think mastectomy bras come up higher under arm so digging in.
So rash, redness and soreness all over that area. Has anyone had this? Any advice would be greatfully received. At my wits end ...in attempt to keep remaining boob at the same level as whoopie cushion I am cut to bits and have all this rash and redness. Cue selection of expletives.....
Thanks ladies.
Dear Dane7,
I note that you have not had a reply from anyone on the message board.I am sorry that you are having these problems since your mastectomy surgery.I hope that you managed to successfully make contact with your breast care nurse about it so that she might have a look at it and make some suggestions which may make you more comfortable.
You could also phone us here on the National Cancer Helpline 1800 200 700 if it was helpful.I hope that the situation improves for you shortly.
Kind regards,
Cancer Information Services Nurse