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Mastectomy and lymph nodes removed

Sandra61
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Hi my name Sandra and I go for mastectomy and lymph nodes removed on wed 17 th march I'm so scared I had lung cancer 4 yes ago then to be told I've got breast cancer I'm so scared of how I'm going to cope with it all I still have weakness after lung operation and I just want to know how much pain are you in after mastectomy and lymph nodes removed 

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    Hi Sandra, 

    I had masectomy and lymph node removal in December 2019 so just over a year ago. I found the op and recovery not too bad, the nurses give you a cushion to sleep with underarm and plenty of pain relief if you need it. The scar healed quite quickly with dissolvable stitches. I was soon up and about. It's not nice the thought of it but at least will be over soon. 
    Best wishes

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    Hi Sandra, 

    I had masectomy and lymph node removal in December 2019 so just over a year ago. I found the op and recovery not too bad, the nurses give you a cushion to sleep with underarm and plenty of pain relief if you need it. The scar healed quite quickly with dissolvable stitches. I was soon up and about. It's not nice the thought of it but at least will be over soon. 
    Best wishes

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