Many physicians have been working tirelessly to improve the early detection of breast cancer, to investigate the causes of its development and to discover the most effective treatment techniques. However, despite this, the number of women who develop breast cancer continues to increase each year, indicating that early diagnosis has not yet reached a satisfactory level. Breast cancer can cause both emotional and physical trauma to the patient, which many times lasts far longer than the disease itself. Increased awareness of self-care A patient with a strong sense of self-care usually has only a few days from the discovery of the lump, the suspicion of breast cancer, to the removal of the breast, leaving little time for self-adjustment of mind. Therefore, when waking up after anesthesia, it is like a bad dream, however, it is true after all. A few days later, when you learn that you must also undergo follow-up radiation and chemotherapy, it may make you frustrated and emotionally depressed again. Obviously, you need days, weeks or even months to learn about life after the disease and understand the possible consequences. It is normal for your mood to remain unstable, high and low, even after several weeks. Give yourself permission to confess your grief and anger. Sometimes you get into a corner, “Why do I have the disease?” And thus feel despair from time to time. When you feel so bad, you can even cry out. There is no need to hold on to the idea that “I can’t be a weak person” and force yourself to suppress tears, and make sure you don’t keep the unpleasant things inside. In general, bathing is allowed once the wound has healed and scabbed over, which is good for recovery. If you go through a phase of radiotherapy, avoid contaminating the wound by bathing when the skin has a wet reaction such as oozing. The water temperature of bathing should not exceed 37℃ to 38℃. Soap or soap-like items can irritate the skin, especially the skin on the scars and under the armpits is more sensitive, so it is better to use them sparingly or not at all. Adjust your emotions After the total removal of your breasts, you will feel that you are incomplete and suffer from mental stimulation. This fact cannot be changed by surgery, but there are things you can do to restore your self-confidence. For example, you can beautify your appearance with care, and wearing jewelry is part of that. Choosing a good breast implant that you are happy with can go a long way in adding to your self-confidence, which can go a long way in the recovery process. After getting sick, it is important to adjust your emotions and at the same time re-coordinate your relationship with your surrounding, especially with your family and friends. You can join some self-help organizations such as Anti-Cancer Paradise. At any time, self-help organizations can provide advice, information, group activities, etc. according to your needs and your personal situation. Can I continue to do my original job after getting breast cancer? It depends largely on the intensity of the work. It is up to you to do what you can, and if possible, change to a less stressful job. Prevention of post-operative edema in life Do not carry heavy objects on your hands or shoulders, and try not to do work that requires strong muscles in your arms. This will cause a large amount of blood to flow into the arm, and then venous blood and lymphatic fluid must be transported out of the congested arm. You should still move your arm regularly, and you can also do some housework or appropriate work. Try to place the arm in a position above the heart, arm such as using a few pillows to cushion the arm, but be careful to support the whole arm, not the lower arm alone. When it is necessary to carry the bag on the shoulder, it should be carried on the shoulder of the side that is not operated on. Women who experience shoulder pain should avoid carrying the bag on their shoulder. Keep your hands in the pockets of your blouse or skirt as much as possible to relax the muscles of your shoulders and arms. The sleeve holes of your clothes should not be too tight, and the straps of your bra should not be so tight that they are embedded in your shoulders; if necessary, the straps can be widened or padded.