My mom had her right breast fully removed two weeks ago because of stage 2 breast cancer. What foods or diet should she focus on to keep her body healthy and help the surgery wound heal faster?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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A balanced diet with high protein, vitamins (especially Vitamin C and D), and zinc can aid recovery post-breast cancer surgery. Focus on foods that promote healing, like fruits, vegetables, and lean meats.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm a bit concerned about the size of the lymph node in my axilla. My breast ultrasound report mentioned that there's "no lymphadenopathy seen," but I'm wondering if the 259 mm measurement is considered normal. Could you help me understand what this means?

normal

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I've recently noticed a lump in my right breast and saw a doctor, had a scan done, and it showed up in the retro areola region. I was given some medicine, but now I've got swelling and it's really painful. The lump seems to be moving around. What should I do next?

take antibiotics, and visit nearby doctor

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My mom had a mastectomy last week and I'm a bit worried about what comes next. I've got her histology and ER PR HER2 reports could you take a look and let me know if she needs any further treatment? Just want to make sure we're doing everything right for her recovery.

Biopsy and pet scan advised.Also sx review.

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