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arpie
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4 years ago

A Canadian Booklet on what to expect with basic Breast Cancer Surgery

Hi guys

I've just found this little booklet on explaining the basics of what to expect with your breast cancer surgery - it is written in a very 'easy to understand' way without scaring the crap out of you.  Obviously, if you have a more serious diagnosis, there will possibly be more involved surgery occurring .... but I hope that this may answer some of your initial questions, when you hear those dreaded 3 words ....You Have Cancer.

Everyone's case is individual .... and procedures may vary from one to another - so check it out - write down ANYTHING that you don't understand .... and put those questions either to your Breast Care Nurse or your surgeon when next you see them - preferably before the op!

take care. xx
  • @arpie
    I just learnt more from the booklet than I was ever given post surgery (nothing!)
    It is a good simple explanation of surgery and aftercare.
    Most of my after surgery care knowledge I gleaned from the internet. I would have appreciated access to the booklet four years ago.