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After a lumpectomy, patients are usually cautioned against lifting anything which weighs over five pounds for several days. Other activities may be restricted (especially if the axillary lymph nodes were removed)
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∙ 13y agoVisits from home care nurses can sometimes be arranged, but patients need to learn how to care for themselves before discharge from the hospital.
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