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I am a breast cancer survivor and underwent masectomy mid last year. i am currently taking tamoxifen. is it safe for me to use slendertone abs? pls ..

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Dr. Michael Murray
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Breast Surgery 34 years experience
Sure: This abdominal belt will unlikely have any effect on your mastectomy and will not interfere with your tamoxifen. I personally believe there are far more better core workout programs but if this is the path you choose for core work your mastectomy should not interfere
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