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Lumpectomy didn't work - now what?
After being diagnosed on my 50th birthday, I'm now staring down the mastectomy path given we didn't get clear margins on the lumpectomy. No chemo or radiation required. Of course I've got the sta...
Hi @cheezelbug
I hate needles too !
I did a meditation course years ago when working full time and had let it go but I took it up again to help me get through needles, scans, and the multiple medical procedures I have endured since my diagnosis.
It’s not for everyone.
The pain was hard as I never even take a Panadol as I don’t even get headaches - it took a few weeks to be pain free .Also my ( new flat) tummy was “ tight” for a number of months.
I saw a physiotherapist who specialised in breast cancer surgery and that helped.
Also I bought a wedge pillow for sleeping on my back - I got it from Amazon.
I slept on my back for about 6 weeks.
Also have a look at the website “Reclaim Your Curves”
it has a lot of practical advice .
I hate needles too !
I did a meditation course years ago when working full time and had let it go but I took it up again to help me get through needles, scans, and the multiple medical procedures I have endured since my diagnosis.
It’s not for everyone.
The pain was hard as I never even take a Panadol as I don’t even get headaches - it took a few weeks to be pain free .Also my ( new flat) tummy was “ tight” for a number of months.
I saw a physiotherapist who specialised in breast cancer surgery and that helped.
Also I bought a wedge pillow for sleeping on my back - I got it from Amazon.
I slept on my back for about 6 weeks.
Also have a look at the website “Reclaim Your Curves”
it has a lot of practical advice .