by PMPS | Jun 25, 2017 | SPREAD AWARENESS
“Some women find that their pain actually worsens after mastectomy surgery. They experience intense burning pain in their chests or under their arms, sometimes accompanied by unbelievable itching. For 20 to 50 percent of these women, that pain never goes away....
by PMPS | Dec 16, 2016 | SPREAD AWARENESS
Pain after breast cancer surgery can be persistent and debilitating. ain after major surgery is to be expected, but pain persisting beyond the normal healing period is considered chronic. Post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a type of chronic pain that occurs after...
by PMPS | Dec 16, 2016 | SPREAD AWARENESS
The festivities of the holiday season aren’t always as joyful for people with chronic pain as they are for others. Energy and pain levels don’t become more manageable simply because it’s December — in fact, hallmarks of the holiday season like social events, shopping,...