The after-effects of breast cancer surgery are related to the way the surgery was performed.
For example, a total mastectomy compared to breast conservation may have its sequelae, which is that it can have an impact on our appearance.
The second issue is the axilla, because if you have an ipsilateral axillary dissection, there is an increased probability of lymphedema, which increases the probability of upper extremity limitation.
The third is that there are treatments, such as local radiation therapy, that have the potential to exacerbate our lymphedema and upper extremity limitation.