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Recently had axillary dissection to remove melanoma in left lymph nodes. however, now left breast is swollen. what can i do to relieve the swelling?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Melanoma/axill disse: Best to see your surgeon TODAY. The lymphatic drainage from the breast is through the axillary noses, so swelling, cellulitis could be related to the decreased drainage pathways..

Answered 5/13/2016

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