Dancing With Fear: Tips and Wisdom from Breast Cancer Survivors
by Leila Peltosaari
USA $14.95, CAN $18.95, 224 pages, trade paperback, 2005 (published by Tikka Books)
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Survivor Tips
Regaining full arm movement and avoiding frozen shoulder
Start exercising your arm right away even though it will hurt. You are not harming your scar by exercising; you are harming yourself if you don’t. Be vigilant and persistent. Ask for written instructions or a video of exercises to perform after surgery. In some hospitals, volunteers will demonstrate the exercises. Keep moving, do not baby your arm. A physiotherapist is able to help you if needed.
Resting after
Lots of pillows at night are comfortable. For the first few nights, a recliner is a safe comfort zone for resting, sleeping, napping, reading, dreaming, contemplating your life. You’ll feel more mobile and comfortable than in a bed, especially after a mastectomy. Electric recliner helps after reconstruction.
Worst Things to Say
I did not like it when people assumed how I feel or what they would do in my shoes. I wanted to tell them how I feel and what are my options.
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