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Nadi
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10 years ago

What kind of practical support is needed after lumpectomy?

Hi everyone I have a practical question. Having lumpectomy on 12 Nov. Just found out husband will be away again. For women who have been through this, will it be ok for me to be on my own? Is a lum...
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Anonymous
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10 years ago

Hi Nadi, you should be entitled to home help for free, for up to 4 weeks post operatively. Ask the nursing staff at the hospital about it- it's called post acute care. You might need help with sweeping, vacuuming, mopping floors and cleaning showers and toilets, just for a little while. Hope that your surgery goes well for you, Trace ??????