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Annabelle
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9 years ago

Physio after axillary clearance and mastectomy

Hey guys I had a mastectomy 3 weeks ago and axillary clearance, I had a bit of cording in my arm and someone recommended that I go to a lymphedema and laser clinic to get massaged. Long story short I went there today and felt uncomfortable as the scar is only fresh 3 weeks old, I said I didn't want the laser and the physio said it all felt tight and massaged around the scar on the chest. Now the scar looks slightly bigger. I'm so annoyed at myself for going. Did I do the wrong thing so early on?? Would love to hear your thoughts?
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  • fairydust's avatar
    fairydust
    Member
    9 years ago
    @Annabelle if you have gone to reputable clinic then I see no harm. Physios are well trained and I could not imagine one who doesnt want the best outcome for their patients. If at all worried I would recommend ringing your breast care nurse. 
    I  would even have a chat on the phone to the physio telling her the scar seems bigger. 
    In my experience most professionals want to help. You did what you thought best . I also believe the physio would not have treated you if they thought it was going to be harmful.