Caregivers and Stress

easygoingfemme · 01-24-2016, 09:43 AM

Kelt- the radioactive marking is a really great progression in this type of surgery. It certainly spares a lot of the lymph nodes, where it used to be that all would be taken out. However, the process of that surgery can create a fair amount of discomfort and decreased range of motion. Also depends on how the surgeon goes in. I don't know if your mom is having a mastectomy or lumpectomy but each would mean a different way of going about it. She will likely be given recommendations on restricted movements for a week (no raising arms over shoulder height) until a post-op check where she can be given exercises to increase range of motion and loosen up scar tissue. I hope the pathology comes back in your favor with clean lymph nodes and more.

My very best to you and your mom tomorrow and in the coming weeks.

01-24-2016, 09:43 AM	#1
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