About 1 in 8 women will be impacted by breast cancer in her lifetime and mastectomy surgeries are on the rise as part of standard treatment for those impacted by this disease. Women are strong fighters, but returning home after a breast cancer diagnosis and major surgery can be nerve wracking and challenging for even the strongest of us.
If you, or someone you love, has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and scheduled a mastectomy, take a look at these five tips and tricks for a smooth transition home after the surgery.