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Surgical Treatment For BREAST CANCER
Surgical Treatment For BREAST CANCER
The main goal of surgical treatment is to eradicate the local presence of the
cancer to prevent metastasis on other organs such as the Lungs and bones.
There are two main types of surgical treatment for breast cancer namely:
2. Mastectomy
Mastectomy
COMPLICATIONS:
- Infection
- Nerve trauma
- Lymphedema
Psychological effects:
Pos-operative care:
o Analgesics
- Participation in Care
o Encourage ambulation
1. Wall handclimbing- stand facing the wall with feet apart and toes as
close to the wall as possible.
2. Rope turning – tie rope to door knob. Stand facing the door and make wide
swings as possible. Begin slowly at first. Speed up later.
3. Rod of broomstick lifting- grasp a rod with both hands, held about 2 feet
apart. Keeping the arms straight, raise rod over head.
4. Pulley tugging- toss a light rope over a shower curtain rod. Pull the left arm
up by tugging the down with the right arm.
DISCHARGE PLAN
MEDICATIONS
Analgesics
EXCERCISE
TREATMENT
HYGIENE
OUT-PATIENT
DIET
DAT diet
JERICHO JAMES TOPACIO
BSN 4-3