Breast seroma: Just needing some... - My Breast Cancer ...

My Breast Cancer Community

3,843 members1,819 posts

Breast seroma

susanhornny profile image
2 Replies

Just needing some reassurance regarding my breast seroma. Had mastectomy in August and 3 months on I have developed seroma. I have had it drained 3 times, but it just keeps returning. I have 3 more weeks of chemo to complete then I will have radiotherapy in the new year. Will they still continue with my radiotherapy plan with my seroma still being there? I would appreciate your thoughts or any advice ladies xx

Written by
susanhornny profile image
susanhornny
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies
Lainey66 profile image
Lainey66

I had the same problem. You will have to have a needle aspiration if it is very full. Half way through mine I had to have an aspiration as it would have affected the radiotherapy. I also contribute after to insist they drain it. The argument is that if they drain it you make more, but mine was not reducing. By having aspirations and stretching the time between aspirations made my body slowly reduce the amount of fluid it was making. Good luck and if you have to, stand your ground! Sending love. Lainey66 💐💐

susanhornny profile image
susanhornny in reply to Lainey66

Thank your advice. I've had it drained twice already, but hopefully it will reduce in time. Just didn't want it to halt radiotherapy as I want this treatment over and done with! Take care

You may also like...

Seroma after lumpectomy

another problem has arisen that I have seroma in my breast area. I have noticed it is becoming...

rapid access breast clinic appointment

although trying to keep positive. Just wondering what to expect. I’ve never even had a mammogram...

Finished Breast Cancer Treatment

Hi I have just joined this community I have just finished my full treatment for breast cancer after...

second primary breast cancer

Just been diagnosed again. First diagnosis was in 2016 in right breast, now it's back in other...

Breast cancer and Thyroid treatment.

Hello,I had lumpectomy 20 months ago followed by Radiotherapy. I have weight gain- joint pain...