Recovery from a mastectomy, whether it be preventative, gender-affirming, or part of cancer treatment, can be a difficult and isolating process. Between the pain, the swelling, the drains, the compression garments, the movement restrictions, and everything else, it can be hard to feel at home in your body while recovering. So why not get a massage? The idea of being touched may seem unappealing after a medical procedure, but there are many great reasons someone may choose to incorporate professional massage into their post-operative recovery routine. Swelling and Lymphatic Drainage Management of swelling is the most common reason people [...]