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Stiffness in LD flap site

2018-01-29 17:51:25
My mother is undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer. She has undergone urgent in november but stiffness and tightness in the back (from where flap was taken) persists. Remedies? Is it okay to keep a hot bag in the flap site?
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Yes can go for Hot pack if skin condition is fine. & Start with some stretchings & mobility exercises for neck, shoulder, chest & upper back. She will recover well. Stay in follow up with Oncologist for Metastatic breast CA follow up strictly. God bless

Answered2018-01-30 06:36:18

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