Why Is My Chest Still Numb Months After Surgery?
Numbness, tingling and phantom feelings after breast surgery are common and can last years. Here's why, what helps, and when pain needs attention.
How Do I Get Ready for a Mastectomy?
A plain-language timeline for the weeks before, the day of and the first weeks after a mastectomy: what to pause, pack, ask and expect.
How Do I Take Care of My Drain?
How to empty and measure a surgical drain, what the fluid should look like, what to do if it's blocked, and when to call your team.
What Actually Happens During a Mastectomy, and After?
The kinds of mastectomy, what happens in the operating room, how drains work, the first few weeks, and when to call your team, in plain language.
