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Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome Afflicts Thousands, Often Undiagnosed and Dismissed

Apr 08, 2026

Post-mastectomy pain syndrome affects 10-50% of women after breast removal surgery, causing chronic pain that can last years. The condition lacks consistent diagnosis, standardized screening, and FDA-approved treatments, leaving many patients struggling to find relief. Recent research calls for increased focus on this undertreated complication of breast cancer survival success.