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Shad · 08-27-2007, 05:09 PM

I had some chest pain in the lower rib cage after my unilateral mastectomy. I pointed it out to my physical therapist who was treating me with massage to help prevent lymphedema. She did myofascial release on the area and alleviated the pain completely. May not work for you, Joanne, but see if your PT knows this therapy.
Shad

08-27-2007, 05:09 PM	#4
Shad Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16	I had some chest pain in the lower rib cage after my unilateral mastectomy. I pointed it out to my physical therapist who was treating me with massage to help prevent lymphedema. She did myofascial release on the area and alleviated the pain completely. May not work for you, Joanne, but see if your PT knows this therapy. Shad __________________ Shad Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma 1/06, two tumors <0.7 cm, unilateral mastectomy 2/06. E+, P+, HER2+ Sentinal node biopsy negative (but 2 abnormal cells seen subcapsule in the first node). 4 rounds of A/C, 1 year of Herceptin. 1/07 Started on Femara - severe lethargy 4/07 Switiched to Arimidex - doing OK 5/07 DIEP free flap reconstruction with tummy tuck!