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Table of Contents

Overview
Patient Presents
History
Second Opinion
Preop Evaluation
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Rehabilitation
Lymphedema
Education
Energy
Concerns
References

Author:

Karen Wingert, MEd, PT, RN

School of Health Professions, University of Missouri-Columbia
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Breast Cancer

Surgery and Team Support


Surgery was performed. All twelve lymph nodes were removed, and the biopsy was negative.

Jackson-Pratt drains were placed intraoperatively. She received IV antibiotics which were changed to p.o. cephalosporin on her first post-operative day.

Who are the appropriate team members for her rehabilitation?

What support systems are available to Karen outside of the medical community?

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