Seroma

whimsical, I'm sorry you're experiencing a seroma on top of dealing with chemo. Seromas are all different and some are drained, and some take longer to heal. I can't address yours specifically, because I had an LX and no chemo to deal with when I had mine. Mine did take weeks to stop growing and more weeks to heal after being drained twice.

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Is the hard lump where the fluid has accumulated? Maybe the massage helps it drain. I did have pain also and found that wrapping the area by wearing a breast binder helped. Not sure why, since it would seem pressure would make the pain worse, but it did the opposite. Here's the one I wore. Got first one through Breast Center and bought a second through Amazon. It was comfortable, easily washable, and because the location of my seroma was nearer to my armpit, it seemed to put pressure on the right spot. Hope you heal quickly!

I too have a seroma on my surgery side (bilateral mastectomy) and some fluid build up in my armpit and just below it. I'm 7 weeks post surgery. Mine is not painful and isn't bothering me too much really but I'd like to hear how to keep it from getting any worse if anyone has advice?

I'm told they sometimes take ages to reabsorb and that some don't and instead calcify and can then be removed.

What experiences have others had with this?

icouldreallyuseacupcake - thanks for responding! I had the burning sensation for the first couple weeks while I was stretching but that has gone now. I have some slight discomfort and a feeling like I have something under my arm. I haven't used pressure but I'll try that. Have you been using a binder?

I'd love to know how the aspiration goes for you! I wonder if I should talk to my surgeon about this.