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How much time off work will i need to take for minor underarm surgery?
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? just day of surg.: Return to work next day if truly minor. Presume it is likely excision biopsy of a lymph node, or something similar. However your surgeon is best person to ask. Good luck.
Answered 12/6/2012
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