Resource: Helpful Insights
Breast Cancer Movement • 3m 59s
Helpful Things After Mastectomy
(Lots of options… these are on Amazon )
Healing Chair
https://www.healingchair.org/copy-of-volunteer
Walking Sticks
https://a.co/d/2iKAzpU
Port Cover for Seatbelt
https://a.co/d/3tVvHYb
Mastectomy Pillow for Driving
https://a.co/d/fnTcnCL
Mastectomy Pillow for after surgery at home and while driving
https://a.co/d/8WqQ8QP
https://a.co/d/aBz1kAl
Mastectomy Holder for Drains for showering after surgery
https://a.co/d/0OisvJo
Soft Button Up Pajamas after surgery
https://a.co/d/dIl2wAa
Pajamas with drain holders
https://a.co/d/82FatF2
Gown/Robe with drain pockets after surgery
https://a.co/d/epuZl75
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Resource: Lymphedema
Lymphedema
-30-70% of women experience this after breast cancer treatment
-Lymphatic system is like our circulatory system for our immune system
Lymph nodes act as filters and are not able to do their job due to being removed, damaged by radiation, tumor pressing against the node, cancer cells in... -
Resource: Lymphedema Exercises
Make sure you are cleared by your surgeon to exercise. Use 1-2 lb weights, or no weights if it increases discomfort.
-Ball Squeezes with Arm Extended
-Biceps Curl (sit or stand)
-Lying Triceps Extension
-Lying Shoulder Fly
-Standing/Sitting Shoulder Flexion (Front shoulder raises)
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Resource: Post-Surgery Stretch
For the first 6 weeks post-surgery the focus is usually on range of motion. You will likely have to continue to work on this mobility.
You will probably be learning most of these at the hospital. Get cleared by surgeon to perform these stretches:
-Posture
-Pendulums - Leaning over with an arm s...
