18 suggestions to prevent upper limb edema after breast cancer surgery 1.Never ignore the slight edema of upper limbs or chest, if it is aggravated, tell the doctor in time. Avoid blood sampling and injections in the affected limbs. 3. Avoid measuring blood pressure in the affected limbs. 4. Keep the skin of the affected limbs, especially in the folds and between the fingers, clean and dry, and rub moisturizer after bathing. 5. 8, when showering or washing dishes, avoid high temperature, avoid sauna or hot bath, use sunscreen products 9, avoid injury to the affected limb, such as cuts, burns, sports injuries, insect bites, scratches, etc., avoid any injury when trimming nails; 10, maintain the ideal weight, into low salt, high protein, easy to digest diet, avoid smoking, alcohol 11, do housework or planting flowers can wear gloves 12, avoid excessive fatigue of the affected limb When the limb feels pain, rest and elevate the limb. 13.Some exercises are recommended, such as walking, swimming, aerobics, cycling, aerobics or yoga. 14.Patients with lymphedema wear elastic cuffs when flying, and add elastic bandages when flying long distances to increase fluid intake. 15.Wear light-weight breast prosthesis or suitable bras without steel bra. 16.Use electric razor to remove 17.Patients with lymphedema should wear elastic cuffs during the day and have them checked by a physician once every 4-6 months. If the cuffs are too loose, the circumference of the upper extremity may be smaller or the cuffs may be worn out. 18.Report any signs of infection, such as rash, itching, redness, pain, increased skin temperature or fever.