855-980-6981 Our surgeons are dedicated to improving the lives of patients who have been affected by breast cancer by offering advanced surgical treatments for a number of cancer treatment-related side effects, including post-mastectomy pain syndrome.
OUR SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR POST MASTECTOMY PAIN SYNDROME
Breast cancer is a journey. From diagnosis and treatment, to breast reconstruction and long term side effects, a breast cancer patient faces a number of physical and psychological challenges.
Following breast cancer surgery, some women may experience persistent pain in the chest wall, armpit, arm and/or shoulder. During surgery, the nerves in the breast and underarm area may become damaged, causing persistent nerve pain known as Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS). It is estimated that anywhere between 20-60% of women experience symptoms of PMPS after breast cancer surgery. PMPS may occur in both patients who have undergone a mastectomy, as well as those who have had breast-conserving surgery.
At The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, we perform nerve surgery to provide long term treatment for Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome. Prior to surgery, we perform a diagnostic nerve block to identify the affected nerve. This nerve is then surgically cut above the injury site, removing the damaged nerve tissue.
The end of the nerve is then placed into a nearby muscle, decreasing and potentially preventing misdirected nerve growth, which can contribute to pain.
We can also move soft tissue from a nearby area into the affected area to help pain and sensitivity, as well as minimize tissue deformities that may be present due to breast cancer surgery.
A nerve block may also be performed to temporarily alleviate pain. During this procedure, a small amount of numbing medication is injected into the nerve that is believed to be injured. Pain relief from a nerve block confirms that the injected nerve is causing the pain. Patients who experience pain relief following a nerve block may be candidates for surgical intervention.
Patients that are also interested in breast reconstruction may be able to undergo a procedure to restore their breast shape and volume at the same time as Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome surgery. We also offer advanced surgical treatment options for a number of cancer treatment side effect conditions including: lymphedema, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy and radiation induced brachial plexopathy.
Our Mission Is To Improve The Quality Of Our Patients’ Lives
Our cutting-edge procedures have helped transform the lives of thousands of patients. Hear their stories and more about the procedure here:
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Flemington
194 NJ-31
Pavilion 2, Suite 102
Flemington, New Jersey 08822
Pavilion 2, Suite 102
Flemington, New Jersey 08822
Phone:
855-980-6981
Montclair
Mountainside Medical Center (Inside Harries Pavilion) 1 Bay Avenue
Suite 4
Glen Ridge, New Jersey 07028
Suite 4
Glen Ridge, New Jersey 07028
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855-980-6981
Phoenixville
826 Main Street
Suite 203
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460
Suite 203
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460
Phone:
855-980-6981
Brick
74 Brick Boulevard
Building 4, Suite 205
Brick, New Jersey 08723
Building 4, Suite 205
Brick, New Jersey 08723
Phone:
855-980-6981
East Brunswick
192 Summer Hill Rd
Suite 201
East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
Suite 201
East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816
Phone:
855-980-6981
Florham Park
83 Hanover Road
Suite 260
Florham Park, New Jersey 07932
Suite 260
Florham Park, New Jersey 07932
Phone:
855-980-6981
Hopewell
1 Capital Way
Suite 390, 3rd Floor
Pennington, New Jersey 08534
Suite 390, 3rd Floor
Pennington, New Jersey 08534
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855-980-6981
New York City
635 Madison Ave
14th Floor
New York City , New York 10022
14th Floor
New York City , New York 10022
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855-980-6981
Bridgewater-Greymark
1200 US Route 22 East
Suite 19
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
Suite 19
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
Phone:
855-980-6981
Freehold
3499 Route 9 North, Building 2
Suite 2C-2
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Suite 2C-2
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Phone:
855-980-6981
Egg Harbor Township
4096 English Creek Ave
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234
Phone:
855-980-6981
Hackensack
20 Prospect Ave
Suite 903, 9th Floor
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Suite 903, 9th Floor
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
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855-980-6981
Jersey City
377 Jersey Avenue
Suite 220
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Suite 220
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
Phone:
855-980-6981
Montgomery
700 W Germantown Pike
Suite 200
East Norriton, Pennsylvania 19403
Suite 200
East Norriton, Pennsylvania 19403
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855-980-6981
San Francisco
45 Castro Street
Suite 121
San Francisco, California 94114
Suite 121
San Francisco, California 94114
Phone:
415-565-6136
New Orleans
1717 St. Charles Avenue
Rear Entrance
New Orleans , Louisiana 70130
Rear Entrance
New Orleans , Louisiana 70130
Phone:
504.608.7499
Ridgewood
1124 East Ridgewood Ave
Suite 201
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Suite 201
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Phone:
201-289-5551
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
19 Davis Avenue
7th Floor
Neptune City, New Jersey 07753
7th Floor
Neptune City, New Jersey 07753
Livingston
22 Old Short Hills Road
Suite 202
Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Suite 202
Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Phone:
609-608-0142set
Manahawkin 517
517 Route 72 West
Suite K
Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
Suite K
Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
Phone:
609-363-2944
Cape May Courthouse
106 Court House South Dennis Road
Building 200, Suite 200
Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210
Building 200, Suite 200
Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey 08210
Phone:
609-363-1174
Hammonton
219 N White Horse Pike
Suite 104
Hammonton, New Jersey 08037
Suite 104
Hammonton, New Jersey 08037
Phone:
609-363-2694
North Bergen
7650 River Road
Suite 240
North Bergen, New Jersey 07047
Suite 240
North Bergen, New Jersey 07047
Phone:
201-778-9181
Manahawkin 1100
1100 Route 72 West
Third Floor, Suite 306A
Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
Third Floor, Suite 306A
Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
Phone:
855-980-6981
