After breast cancer surgery

Your guide to what happens after having surgery including how you may feel, when you can go home, and your follow up appointments.

A breast prosthesis is an artificial breast shape that sits inside your bra to replace all or part of your breast after having breast surgery.

After breast cancer surgery your physiotherapist or nurse will ask you to do regular arm and shoulder exercises. Find out more. 

Possible complications after surgery to remove the breast include infection, bleeding, and shoulder stiffness. Find out what to look out for and when to contact your healthcare team.

Possible complications after breast conserving surgery include infection, bleeding, and shoulder stiffness.

You may find it difficult to adjust to changes after your breast cancer surgery. There is help and support available.