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Postmastectomy pain syndrome

Postmastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a type of chronic pain that occurs after surgeries related to breast cancer, including mastectomy, lumpectomy, and other breast surgeries. This pain can also arise after lymph node removal and is not limited to mastectomy alone.

March 17, 2023
Understanding PMPS: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Patients anticipate certain common experiences during recovery from a mastectomy, which may include discomfort, tissue firmness, swelling, or a wound that…

Postmastectomy pain syndrome

Understanding PMPS: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment