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lady_with_green
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6 years ago

Lumpectomy: exercise, OT etc.. before surgery ?

I have completed neoadjuvant chemotherapy (July-Dec 2019) and I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy next week and most likely full axilla clearance. There was no advice from my doctor regarding seeing an occ...
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iserbrown
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6 years ago
I had major surgery,  non BC, last year.   As part of my preparation I had a lymphatic drainage massage.  As the Anaesthetist prepped me I mentioned it and he was surprised.  It paid off as the drain tube was in for 12 hours only.
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