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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
Mastectomy Scar
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Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.
Mastectomy Scar
by conbon, Oct 21, 2009 03:13PM
I had a bilateral mastectomy about three years ago. I could not have reconstructive surgery as I had radiation 10 years ago and my breast did not heal with the expander in it. My question is, I have been working out and it has made my scar feel like it has three sutures in it (at the beginning, middle and end, under my arm). It is beginning to be very uncomfortable. Should I go back to my surgeon. Is there a test I can have to see if there is anything there?
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Oct 21, 2009 03:27PM
, Oct 21, 2009 03:27PM
Dear conbon: You should consider going back to your surgeon and if he cannot help a good breast cancer plastic surgeon may be able to help.
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