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… now cancer-free), and I use my story and my scars to help other women who are facing the … now cancer-free), and I use my story and my scars to help other women who are facing the … now cancer-free), and I use my story and my scars to help other women who are facing the …
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… that will help you get back your strength and flexibility include: Shoulder shrug. Shoulder … that will help you get back your strength and flexibility include: Shoulder shrug. Shoulder …
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… Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options … will have risks, and more recovery time. After breast-conserving surgery, you will need … breast tissue. This is called re-excision. After surgery, you may or may not need …
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… tissue may also be removed if it appears that cancer may have spread to these areas. All … size and location of tumours and where the cancer might have spread differ from one … may not be increased by having surgery. Risks Like any surgery, both mastectomy and …
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… live just as long as women who have mastectomy . This was good news for women who … AW, et al. (2014). Use of and mortality after bilateral mastectomy compared with other … AW, et al. (2014). Use of and mortality after bilateral mastectomy compared with other …
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… wear a breast form (prosthesis) after breast surgery is a very personal decision. Some … their clothes fit just as they did before surgery. Other women feel comfortable just as … form if: You are waiting for reconstructive surgery. You have decided not to have …
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… New moms and abuse Violence in the home can have long-term impacts on physical and mental … for new parents … Violence in the home can have long-term impacts on physical and mental …
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… and can make people sick. When is it safe to return home? Do not return home until … If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is safe to drink. If your water …
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… Learn about exercises and rehabilitation for injuries and conditions. Cardiac rehabilitation Cardiac Rehabilitation: …
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Topic Overview What is postpartum? During the first weeks after giving birth, your body begins to heal and adjust to not being pregnant. This is called postpartum (or the postpartum period). Your …