Swimming in pool

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Hi I had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago and am going to Cyprus on Friday can I go in the swimming pool?

  • Hello Jaxs,

    Thanks for getting in touch with us and for your question about swimming after your lumpectomy.

    Normally you can go swimming after your stitches have healed or dissolved and your wound is fully healed. For your surgery this would be around 3 weeks.

    We would encourage you to talk this over with your team.

    Breast cancer now have more information about exercise during and after treatment that you may find useful.

    I hope this helps and that you have a good holiday in Cyprus.

    Best wishes,

    Linda J, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

     

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email

    Ref/ JL