Managing long hair post Mastestectomy
Hi
I am a 35 year old Speech Pathologist and choir leader. i Was just diagnosed last week and I have a Right mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy and left lumpectomy booked for next Friday.
My hair i...
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Hi.I had short hair when I had my single mastectomy,and even that was a challenge in the beginning,lifting my arm above my head.Cutting your hair into a short style would definitely be a good idea.Amything that you can do to minimise problems is a good thing.Like Deanne said,it is not so much pain,but a tightness and pulling sensation,and it does restrict you in the early days.My daughter and husband helped with my hair washing in the beginning.All the best Elizabeth.xoxoRobyn