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Recovering after a mastectomy
Source: Mastectomy, National Cancer Institute.
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Context: Mastectomy
Recovering after a mastectomy
Recovery after a mastectomy depends on the type of mastectomy you had and whether you had breast reconstruction. Most people begin returning to normal activities 4 weeks after surgery. But recovery could take longer for people who have breast reconstruction.
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