I had my lumpectomy 2 weeks ago with 3 lympnodes taken. I have a swelling under the lymnodes stitches moving under my arm. Should i massage it or leave it? Also i started the second week of exercises only to notice a bleed. So stopped them. How long should i wait to start them again?
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I’d ring your team in case it’s a seroma starting 
I just rang my team about anything that I wasn’t sure about don’t be afraid to ring them they want you to 
Shi xx
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Hi I agree with @Shi always ring BCN with anything that doesn’t feel right or look right better safe than sorry x
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Hi pottyjanet
Thanks for posting.
Swelling can happen after surgery but as you’ve noticed some bleeding as well as @Shi and @charlottebee suggest do speak to your treatment team (which you may have done by now). Your team can also let you know whether to restart or modify your post op exercises.
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