Question

discharge training for breast cancer patient

Answer 1

Activities to be Done After Discharge-

• Do specific jobs only that suits you and doesn't affect your surgery.
• Ask for help with daily household chores and errands while you recover.
• Don't lift anything heavy until your healthcare provider says it's OK.
• Don't vacuum or do active or strenuous housework until your healthcare provider says it's OK.
• Do the range-of-motion exercises that you learned in the hospital.
• Get Your Mammogram Done every 6 - 12 months.

Home care of the Discharged Breast Cancer Patient-

• Take pain medicine as directed.
• Do Self-Breast Examination monthly for any New lumps.
• Keep your cuts (incisions) clean and dry.
• Check your incisions daily for signs of infection. These include redness, swelling, and drainage. They also include the edges of an incision opening up.
• Follow your healthcare provider's instructions about bathing or showering.
• Incisions can be Washed only by Use of mild soap and warm water.
• Take your temperature each day for 7 days after the surgery.
• Eat normal meals as soon as you feel able. Stick to a healthy, well-balanced diet.
• Do not Smoke and limit the Alcohol Intake.

Contact your Doctor if You have-

• Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, or as directed by your healthcare provider
• Chills
• Drainage from your incisions
• Swelling around your incisions
• Increasing pain in or around your incisions
• Swelling in your arm or hand on the surgery side
• Breathlessness or difficulty breathing.
• Persistent cough.
• Severe or prolonged headache, double vision or limb weakness.
• Weight loss not explained by dieting