Lowering Risk For Post-Mastectomy Infection
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your oncologist will likely offer various breast cancer treatment options. These may include chemotherapy, radiation, and either surgery to remove only the tumor or the entire breast. If your doctor recommends the removal of the entire breast, known as a mastectomy, then you will need to do some things at home to help reduce your risk for infection after your surgery. All invasive surgical procedures carry some risk for postoperative infections; however, by following your physician's advice, you can minimize this risk.