What are signs of infection after a mastectomy for breast cancer?

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These are possible signs and symptoms of infection. If any of the following are seen or felt, contact your doctor right away for treatment:

Severe pain in the arm, breast, or chest area
Red blotches or streaks on the arm, breast or chest wall
Possible swelling of the affected area
Increased warmth or heat in the area

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Several types of cancer can form in the breast, making it the second most common cancer that affects American women. Breast cancer affects over 200,000 women each year. The cancer develops when abnormal cells crowd out healthy ones, potentially causing a lump in the breast or a bloody discharge from the nipples.

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