Hi, I am due to start chemo anytime now but for the last 4 weeks this has been delayed to the fact that I have contract mrsa after my breast reconstruction surgery. I have had 3 drains put in in my breast to drain away the fluids after the op, but unfortunately I am still draining but the fluid is a tan coloured and I have been informed that I have contracted mrsa. It has always been a tan colour so I have mistaken this as being seroma and everything was okay. Aparently seroma is a clear liquid, which has never been so in my case. I just wondered has anyone else out there come across mrsa and chemo together? My specialist isn’t too keen on my starting chemo, but I am very anxious to get going. It is now 11 weeks since I had my surgery, is this a long time before starting chemo?
hi rebel, i too contracted a infection after my masectomy ( psuedomonas) a hospital aquired infection it delayed my chemo…they wont touch you while you have any infection because chemo reduces your white blood cells which fight any infection so i`m afraid your gonna have to hang in there …caroleann
Caroleann how long did they postpone your chemo treatment. How long did you have the infection for
Hi Rebel
I am sorry to read that you are concerned about the delay in treatment you are experiencing, if you wish to talk this through with one of specialist nurses please do call our helpline. The team are there to offer support, information and a ‘listening ear’, the number is 0808 800 6000 and it’s open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-2pm.
Best wishes
Lucy