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My body rejected one of my expanders. Should I have the other one removed? Should I postpone the start of chemo?

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I had a bilateral mastectomy 4 was ago. My left breast sutures opened up & began leaking fluids. My dr. Could see the expander and said it needs to be removed. Before this happened the same breast was bruised at the top/side and the skin was thin. He recommended removing the expander. What are the chances of my body rejecting the other expander and should I have it removed at the same time. I have not started chemo treatment yet and if nessary want it done before chemo.

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