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Hidden Pain After Mastectomy?

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

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    PMPS is a common complication after mastectomy risk affecting over 50% of women.

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    Many patients report feeling dismissed by healthcare providers regarding their pain.

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    The Advancing Women’s Health Coverage Act could improve care for PMPS.

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    There is no established standard for diagnosing or treating PMPS.

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    Emotional and financial burdens are significant for patients with PMPS.

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    Advocacy for better physician training and awareness is essential.

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    The condition has been overlooked amid the focus on cancer survival rates.

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Hidden Pain After Mastectomy?

  • by Brett Kelman, Amy Maxmen

  • April 6, 2026

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