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A member asked:

I was wondering what are the subtle changes after a mastectomy for someone who just recently had one?

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Unclear??: This question is difficult to answer without knowing the type of mastectomy (nipple sparing, simple/total, modified radical) . Where lymph nodes removed? Did you have reconstruction? I highly recommend calling your surgeon or nurse navigator to relay your issues.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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