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I have a large size hematoma after breast cancer surgery (lumpectomy)

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Rosalind5
My doctor tried to drain it 2 weeks after the surgery, but only a gel like substance came out. He said it may liquify on it's own and he may be able to drain it in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, would icing the area or heat on the area help shrink this? It is causing pain.

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