Question 1

breast hematoma after lumpectomy - bruising is travelling down the stomach. what should i do?

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Talk with your surge: Your surgeon should be able to guide you in this matter. Hematomas can seep into the skin and underneath it and look ugly but they usually are not that serious unless there is continuing bleeding. You must inform your surgeon right away if you have not done yet. He/she is your best guide for further help and advice.

Question 2

what can i do for hematoma after right breast lumpectomy for cancer?

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Support: Initially, ice applied to the area in short periods can help. After 3-4 days, switch to an occasional heating pad. Wear a good support bra. Occasionally, if the hematoma is too large and tense, it may need to be drained. This is done by reopening the incision, evacuating the blood clot, and reclosing the wound over a soft drain. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Question 3

exercise after a lumpectomy?

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Prevent recurrence: There's growing evidence that exercise, weight loss and even fasting can increase cure rates and help in primary and secondary (recurrence) prevention of breast cancer. Check with your doctor.

Question 4

when should women have a lumpectomy?

Accepted Answer

Wideexcisionofcancer: All  masses/ calcifications on physical exam or on mammogram should be biopsied using  minimally invasive techniques -needles  -aspiration or core) . If it  needs to be  totally excised the word is excisional biopsy ---- lumpectomy is the same-- reserved for the same procedure involving cancers --( i know a play on words) but implies removal of the mass and margins.

Question 5

what is involved with a  lumpectomy ?

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Removal of tissue: Lumpectomy is an excisional biopsy - removal of breast tissue-usually implying a breast cancer is involved and need to check margins. The site may be palpable or found by xray and needle localization - or by ultrasound. The tissue is then sent to pathology for examination and margin assestment.

Question 6

what is normal recovery for a lumpectomy?

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"Days": Most women who undergo a lumpectomy may return to work in 2-3 days and be back to normal activities in a week (provided that was the only operation performed).  The true "expert" to answer this question would be your surgeon since they may be aware of some nuances about you or your operation that may affect your recovery.  Good luck!

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: lumpectomy?

Accepted Answer

Excisional biopsy: Lumpectomy is an excisional biopsy  usually used when applied to removing a breast tumor or cancer -  just an easier word to say than----partial mastectomy ---that is the billing coding term used for the same   but that would confuse and scare patients.  But as it applies to the surgeon - the   key is the margins are addressed  for  cancer involvement and  must be negative.

Question 8

is lumpectomy surgery dangerous?

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No : Although, no surgery should be considered trivial - lumpectomy typically takes only 30 - 45 minutes, and may be done under local anesthesia with sedation if the patient's condition warrants it or the patient desires it.  Complications are unusual - things like wound infection or bleeding into the lumpectomy site.

Question 9

how soon after a lumpectomy does chemo start?

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Several weeks: If your stage of disease requires chemotherapy it usually will begin approximately 3-4 weeks after surgery. This gives the wound time to significantly heal. Starting earlier may delay wound healing; starting later may reduce the benefits of receiving treatment. Speak with your oncologist and surgeon for more information.

Question 10

i had a lumpectomy. what are the symptoms of seroma?

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Postop Breast Lump: A  seroma is a fluid collection that (always) develops in open cavities after surgery.  In time, your body will replace this fluid with scar tissue. Rarely, the fluid will persist and require needle aspiration, sometimes repeatedly.  After a lumpectomy, a seroma will feel like a persistent breast lump. If this persists months later and is causing discomfort, aspiration is indicated.

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