Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Rose welcome to the group. The drains can stay in from anywhere to 3 or 4 days to a week to 10 days or so. All depends on how much drainage there is. With a lumpectomy if they don't get clear margins then they go back in to be sure they got it all. Sometimes women just decide on a mastectomy instead. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Hello Everaone My name is Rose, I'm from Buffalo, NY. I was just diagnosed on Haloween and had a lumpectomy last Wednesday. My question is are the drain tubes suppose to stay in for a week? Also, the doctor called on Friday to let me know I need more surgury. Has anyone else experienced this? Sincerely Rose ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/581 - Release Date: 12/9/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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