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Wilmington, CA

How do do you handle pain in the masectomy area? Also how do you handle pain in other parts of the body such as knees and legs?

March 22, 2016
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A MyBCTeam Member

Supporting you all the way sister.

March 23, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

Yes I am and it is a blessing if it hadn't embedded in my chest wall I don't think I would be here today because I didn't have any not one symptom that was scary thing to find out. Thank u for asking

March 23, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I did warm compress or showers but I'm 21 yrs cancer free and I still have pain

March 23, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member
Thank you for your suggestions and I will give it a yet.

March 22, 2016
A MyBCTeam Member

I've done some light massage with Shea Butter and it seems to help. My surgeon suggested it. He also suggested a warm shower to help if needed.

March 22, 2016

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