Seroma and Chemo

[bones-bones]

Supposed to be starting Chemo in February but I have a fair sized seroma. I'd rather not have it aspirated because of the infection risk (I had a wound infection)

Will this delay Chemo ? Has anyone had a seroma that reabsorbed itself.......how long did it take ? Any advice welcome !

Hope you are as well as possible.

[biddenden_sue]

They do reabsorb, but the time taken varies from person to person. I should think you'll be ok by February. Have you discussed the seroma with your surgeon and/or Oncologist? They should be aware of it and may want to see it.

[bones-bones in reply to biddenden_sue]

Yes I see my surgeon and bcn regularly. Last week we decided to leave it as seemed to have got a bit smaller. Also I wasn't keen to get another infection as I had just stopped a ten day course of flucoxicillin which I didn't react well to. All of this is such a joy isn't it... but better than the alternative !

[julesab]

I had a few when I had temporary implant. I had them aspirated then had to have the implant removed as it seemed to be a redaction to that. I cannot remember if I had chemo during this.

[Knockane]

I am 5 weeks post double mastectomy and my drains came out after a week. Straight away I got a seroma on the left side under my arm which was quite painful so I got it drained under ultrasound. Within a few hours it had filled up again but now it has practically fully reabsorbed with no tenderness or pain. I hope this helps and I know we are all different. Hugs xx

[phwcl4]

Hi, i too suffered from a seroma following Lymph node clearance surgery, it was massive and had to be drained. Took out a pint of fluid. Then got a horrendous infection followed by total build up again and subsequent rupture all just before xmas. Ended up constantly leaking lymph fluid and an open wound that wouldn't heal. Was really down and starting to think it would never get better but in the last couple of days things seem to have improved. Hang on in there, it can take a long time to heal, but it will. I had my op on the 8th Dec so am about a month in. You should be fine for your chemo in Feb. Try and rest as much as you can and look after yourself. Good luck.

[bones-bones]

Oh dear ! But I'm glad it's getting better at last. It sounds quite dramatic. I had my mastectomy and clearance on 18/12 then had an infected wound site as well as the seroma. Which antibiotic did you have for your infection ? Mine was horrible. That's partly why I'm trying to avoid aspiration if possible as I could do without more antibiotics.