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What was your mobility after Mastectomy (and hygiene)?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 20, 2022 | Replies (21)
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@rach1009

I lost my left breast and the lymphnodes under my left arm
I can't reach up or around to my back after the mastectomy. I still have such Sharpe pain at the left side where the mastectomy was done to the point of having to clutch where my breast was.
Mmy cancer & mastectomy was 7 years ago. Doctors have no reason I have this pain.

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Sep 25, 2022

Try to be gentle with yourself about this. The body can be more unpredictable than we think. When those nerves start to regrow, they don’t always grow back just right. I would talk to my doctor about this. I had to have some desensitization after some reconstructive surgery on my shoulder. It took some time but it did get better. Have you seen a physical therapist about this?

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dick61 | @dick61 | Sep 27, 2022

I had a mastectomy and 6 nodes (3 positive) removed in 2021. Was treated successfully for cording and now loosening of the fascia and scar tissue in pectoral muscle where it connects to shoulder. I had similar ROM deficits. Seek out a PT who works with EXCLUSIVELY with lymphedema and cording patients!! It's not too late. You will be amazed. Good luck.

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