After 2 surgeries for breast cancer & breast reduction, I have large open wound with a lot of pain and is not healing. Advice?

July 18, 2017
Asked By:mlsafari in US

8 months ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer on my left side & I had a surgery. Then I had a 2nd surgery to remove my lymph nodes followed by chemotherapy .On 7/2/17, I had breast reduction on my unaffected side. It has been 2weeks & still have painful large open wound, necrosis & fat drainage below my right breast where the Tzone meet. We clean the wound 4 times a day+nonstick gauze +taking antibiotic. The wound was small & it started growing larger. Any guidance is immensely appreciated.

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July 20, 2017

Answer: Healing

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July 20, 2017

Answer: Healing

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July 20, 2017

Answer: Wound care

July 20, 2017

Answer: Wound care

November 7, 2017

Answer: Open wound

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November 7, 2017

Answer: Open wound

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