Many women develop post-mastectomy pain syndrome after surgery. Pain medications can leave them feeling "altered," so another approach may be a new option. IE 11 is not supported.

Pain Relief. Your doctor will give you a prescription for pain medication after breast cancer surgery. Ask about taking over-the-counter pain relievers in addition to, or instead of, your ...

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is conducting a clinical trial to identify an optimal pain management strategy for patients undergoing mastectomy ...

A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effect of Early Physical Therapy on Pain and Disabilities After Breast Cancer Surgery: Prospective Randomized Control Trial. The Breast. October, 2021.

"Tightness can lead to shoulder issues, back pain, neck pain, and more." After a mastectomy, you won't be able to jump right back into any kind of intense upper body routine or full body workout.

After learning I had breast cancer, I had a double mastectomy in January at the age of 34. In the first few weeks of recovery, something felt wrong in my right arm. It felt like there was a tight ...

Before surgery, talk to your doctor about options to treat your pain. If you have a lumpectomy, ... After mastectomy, it could take 3 to 4 weeks for you to start to feel back to normal.

Nearly 80% of women report numbness, pain, or a combination of both following mastectomy. 1 It’s important to understand why it happens. Understanding the loss of sensation Sensory nerves run ...

Podcast host and runner Ali Feller, known as Ali on the Run, revealed she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that spread to her bones. The 40-year-old had previously been treated for the disease ...