Hi CocoBu and thank you for posting.

As information nurses not involved in your care, and not knowing what exact surgery you are having we cannot recommend what exercises can or can't be done. A lot will depend on the type of surgery you are having, the position of the cancer, and how well the wound heals from the surgery. The best person to talk this through with you will be your surgeon as they know your situation.

Your team at the hospital should give you information and instructions on how to look after the wound, and what care is needed after the surgery. I don't know if you have a key person such as a nurse specialist who you can talk this through with.

The risk of recurrence will depend on the size of the tumour, whether it is completely removed and whether or not clear margins are achieved (a clear area surrounding the cancer cells). Again your specialist would be able to give you more information about this and the risk of recurrence particularly once the surgery is done.

I am sorry I cannot be more exact about your situation, but I hope this helps with questions to ask your team at the hospital. Please feel free to get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care, all the best,

Jemma