Hidden Pain After Mastectomy?

Chronic postsurgical pain affects many patients but is often underdiagnosed and undertreated.

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Post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) affects many women, with estimates suggesting over 50% experience chronic pain after surgery.
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PMPS is often poorly defined and inconsistently diagnosed, leaving patients like Sophia Bassan struggling to find relief.
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Legislation like the Advancing Women’s Health Coverage Act could improve care for PMPS by ensuring insurance coverage for chronic pain.
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Surgeons often focus on cosmetic outcomes rather than addressing chronic pain, leading to dismissive attitudes towards patients' symptoms.
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The rise in mastectomy surgeries has increased awareness of PMPS, highlighting the need for better pain management and treatment options.

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