November 6, 2013

About Breast Cancer: Survivors Solve Surgical Drain Dilemma

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From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer
Survivors Solve Surgical Drain Dilemma

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Survivors Didn't Get Hung Up on Surgical Drains
There's nothing like experience to teach you something valuable.  For breast cancer survivors, that's very true. Check out these seven solutions to surgical drain management, designed by survivors. Read more

What's Dangling From My Incision?

 After breast surgery you will wake up with Jackson-Pratt surgical drains coming out of your incisions. They aren't pretty but they help with healing. Knowing what to expect before surgery will help you cope with these grenade-like appendages.


How to Strip Like a Pro!
Drains, that is - I'm not asking you to take off your clothes! Your surgical drains require some careful maintenance as you recover. Here's a tutorial on how to deal with fluid collection and measurement.

 


Where Will My Drains Be?
You may have 2, 4, or more surgical drains after breast cancer surgery. The location of these drains varies with the type of surgery you have. See some examples of drain placement.


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