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Category: Breast Cancer

Seroma After Surgery: What It Is & What to Do

If you notice a swelling lump, you may have developed a seroma after surgery. Here’s what it means and what you should do.

Breast Cancer

Seroma After Surgery: What It Is & What to Do

If you notice a swelling lump, you may have developed a seroma after surgery. Here’s what it means and what you should do.

A woman with smooth skin smiles as she touches her armpit, which is highlighted with a soft glow—for those concerned about swelling under the armpit. She wears a white towel against a plain white background.

Breast Cancer

Swelling Under Armpit: Why It Happens & What to Do

Have swelling under armpit? This can happen as a result of inflammation from surgery or something like lymphedema. Here’s what to do.

A photo of a woman after a double mastectomy procedure.

Breast Cancer

Double Mastectomy Recovery Time: What to Expect

The typical double mastectomy recovery time is 3 to 8 weeks (or 6 to 12 weeks with breast reconstruction). Here’s how to support yourself.

Illustration of a person’s chest with visible mastectomy scars—one side flat, marked by a horizontal surgical line—to highlight the journey of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer

Mastectomy Scars: What They Look Like and Management Tips

Learn about mastectomy scars and how to take care of them to minimize discomfort and appearance from a physical therapist + oncology specialist.

A physical therapist lies on her back on a black exercise table, knees bent, holding pink dumbbells with both hands extended above her chest, highlighting exercises for breast lymphedema.

Breast Cancer

6 Exercises for Breast Lymphedema to Reduce Swelling

If you develop swelling in your chest after breast cancer treatment, try these exercises for breast lymphedema to reduce discomfort.

Breast Cancer

Exercise After Mastectomy: Guide from a Physical Therapist

Wondering when and how to start exercise after mastectomy? Learn everything you need to know from a physical therapist.

A person in a light blue tank top is assisted by a physical therapist while stretching their arm over their head, likely participating in a Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: What to Expect program in a bright indoor space with white blinds in the background.

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: What to Expect + Program

Proper breast cancer rehabilitation helps you manage uncomfortable symptoms, regain strength, and get back to living a fulfilling life.

A close-up view of an elderly persons hands, possibly affected by hand lymphedema, resting on their knees, with wrinkled skin and visible veins. The person is wearing dark pants with a white checkered pattern.

Breast Cancer

How to Prevent Lymphedema: Tips & Exercises from a PT

Lymphedema commonly develops after cancer treatment or lymph node removal. Learn how to prevent lymphedema and minimize your risk.

A close-up of a persons neck and upper chest showing red, irritated, and slightly bumpy skin, possibly due to the side effects of radiation therapy after breast cancer

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Side Effects of Radiation for Breast Cancer & What to Do

Learn more about the side effects of radiation for breast cancer and how to improve them from a board-certified oncology clinical specialist.

Breast Cancer

Lymphedema after Breast Cancer: Symptoms & What to Do

You’re at risk of developing a chronic condition called lymphedema after breast cancer treatment. Learn more about lymphedema and how to prevent it.

Illustration of a person’s chest showing a horizontal surgical scar and indentation, resembling a mastectomy scar tissue photo. The skin tone is light, with no visible clothing or additional features.

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Scar Tissue Pain Years After Mastectomy and What To Do

If you’re experiencing scar tissue pain years after mastectomy, there are still things you can do to soften the scar tissue and alleviate discomfort.

A close-up of an armpit showing a visible cord and a scar, each labeled with arrows pointing to the respective areas. The image is credited to Cancer Rehab PT, LLC.

Breast Cancer

How to Get Rid of Cording After A Mastectomy: A Guide

Cording after mastectomy is common, but you don’t have to accept it as your new normal. Use these effective techniques to alleviate tightness in your arm.

Illustration of a person lying down with an outstretched arm, —highlighting signs of axillary cording or axillary web syndrome. The person is wearing a teal top.

Breast Cancer

Your Guide to Getting Rid of Axillary Web Syndrome (Cording)

Axillary Web Syndrome, or cording, is a common postoperative condition after breast cancer or lymph node surgery, but you can successfully manage and improve it.

illustration of radiation fibrosis on a woman who had a mastectomy with text above "Radiation Fibrosis: Causes, Treatment, and Exercise".

Breast Cancer

Radiation Fibrosis: Causes, Treatment, and Exercises

Radiation fibrosis is a side effect of radiation therapy that can result in a limited range of motion and skin changes, but it’s possible to effectively manage it.

Breast Cancer

7 Exercises to Get Rid of Shoulder Pain After Breast Cancer

Shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment is common, but you don’t have to accept it as your new normal with a consistent physical therapy routine.

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