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Rosep34
Rosep34 Member Posts: 9
edited March 2015 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment

i had a mastectomy on December 29, 2014. I had a big hematoma which led to a seroma. Was on a wound vac for 7 weeks. Got the wound vac removed 2 1/2 weeks ago, the wound was almost healed. I started Chemo on Thursday, March 18th and that night, I was so hot and in pain and rolling around, the wound split open again. It looks terrible! I can see inside my chest wall again! It's a hole about an inch long and als mot an inch wide! I went to wound care and she had to pack it again. There was a blister on the inside. I am so frustrated! Has anyone had problems with their wound after chemo started and did it heal during treatments? I am worried do

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited March 2015

    Rose, the open wound with chemo sounds a bit concerning to me. I know you said you went to wound care, but is your onc also aware of what's going on? As you know, chemo suppresses your immune system, so having chemo with an open wound is usually a huge no-no due to fear of infection. Please be sure your onc knows what's going on. I'm not a doctor, but I'm thinking he/she may want to put you on some additional meds to guard against infection. I'm also wondering if your newly re-opened wound will delay your next chemo. It's not something to take lightly or power through. (((Hugs))), and please keep us posted on your situation. Deanna

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  • Rosep34
    Rosep34 Member Posts: 9
    edited March 2015

    just got back from the Oncologist. My white blood cells are low so I got the Nuelsta shot. Showed him pics of my wound and he is concerned. Told me I may have to cancel Chemotherapy all together if it's not better by the next round. He said I can't start, stop and restart chemo. I am also on antibiotics. I am very frustrated and feeling helpless.

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited March 2015

    Rose I know you can skip a round of chemo, I did as I hadbronchitis. I hope you are healing up soon and I am so very sorry for this!

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  • Rosep34
    Rosep34 Member Posts: 9
    edited March 2015

    thanks, if it comes down to it, I will get a second opinion

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited March 2015

    I think that is a fantastic plan. Dont get discouraged, you can fight and win. hugs to you

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited March 2015

    Rose check in when you can, hopeyou are better! Thinking of you!


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  • Rosep34
    Rosep34 Member Posts: 9
    edited March 2015

    I am doing much doing better today. White blood cell count is back to normal and infection is gone. Wound is still wide open but I saw a different wound care doctor who thought that he could manage the wound if the oncologist agrees to continue with chemo. But no decisions will be made until next week, I still have 10 days until the next treatment. And he said it Will be a team decision, not just one persons decision. So hoping for the best

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