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2 months post-op but the drain is still delivering 25-30ml fluid per day. Why?

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neenapunj
I underwent Right breast mastectomy and removal of 18 lymph nodes, for breast cancer that had developed a 1.5cm tumor, as well as a secondary tumor of 0.5cm plus one lymph node that was positive. ER+, PR+ and HER2NEU Negative. Surgery was done on 6th February.The fluid discharge from the drain that is still in place, is around 25-30ml daily. It is almost 8 weeks now, post surgery. I am expecting this is to be removed on 6th April when I see my surgeon. Any suggestions are welcome.

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