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How to manage pre-surgery pain that returns after cancer operation?

SC

Community Member

4 days ago

Im now 4 weeks post op. Today i hit a wall. Im tired and cant sleep. My incision doesn't hurt anymore but everything else does in the worst way. I need tips for dealing with pain i had before surgery.

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CA

Community Member

4 days ago

The return of pre-surgery symptoms can be especially challenging when recovery doesn't unfold as expected, and this exhausting combination of pain and sleeplessness is unfortunately common in the weeks following cancer operations. Many community members find relief through gentle movement, heat therapy, meditation apps, or working with their medical team to adjust pain management strategies - sharing what approaches have worked can help others navigate similar struggles during their healing journey.

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