Article: Physical exercise is a good idea for almost everyone post-mastectomy to prevent lymphatic disorders. Exercise can increase the uptake of lymphatic fluid, preventing buildups which can lead to painful swelling. Talk to your doctor - s/he will be able to inform you how quickly to proceed with new exercise after a mastectomy. If you are considered "at-risk" for lymphedema, or are already showing signs of lymphedema, your doctor may recommend Lymphedema Remedial Exercise - repetitive motions in the affected arm (often performed while wearing special compression bandages) which can help "pump" lymphatic fluid away from the swollen area. Avoid abrupt increase in physical work on the arm on the side where the surgery was done. If your previous exercise regimens included arm weights, don't immediately resume performing exercises with the arm on the same side as your mastectomy. Ask a doctor how long you should wait before resuming this activity. Though you should eventually rebuild strength in this arm, it is important, after a mastectomy, to approach strength exercise in the affected area gradually. Stretching exercises are useful after a mastectomy (as they are after many other surgeries) to prevent scarring and minimize joint contracture. More importantly, since good lymphatic function requires full range of motion in the affected area, stretching exercises are important for maintaining healthy lymph nodes and preventing fluid buildup. Talk to your doctor - generally, you can begin stretching about a week after the surgery or radiation therapy. Stretching exercise should be part of a long-term effort to maintain overall fitness after your mastectomy. Be prepared to continue exercises for up to 18 months to maintain your body's range of motion. As is the case with many, many other medical disorders, physically fit people recover more easily from lymphedema and are less likely to become afflicted with it in the first place. Scientists have shown a definite link between people who are obese and an increased likelihood of lymph node swelling. If you are overweight or obese, talk to your doctor about your options with regards to special diet programs designed to reduce your weight after you have a mastectomy. In serious cases, you may want to talk to your doctor about surgical procedures such as liposuction or stomach stapling to reduce your weight. Besides simply increasing your chance of lymphedema, obesity can dramatically reduce the length and quality of your life. Unfortunately, there is no definitive "cure" for lymphedema. Treatment efforts are designed to reduce swelling and pain, not necessarily to fix the condition. As such, recovery from lymphedema following a mastectomy can be a long, arduous process. Be in frequent contact with your doctor as you fight with lymphedema - s/he will be your best resource for exercises and preventative measures you can perform to improve your condition. If, at any time, your lymphedema appears to worsen or becomes irritated and/or inflamed, contact your doctor immediately - this can be a sign of a serious blockage or infection.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Exercise regularly. Gradually increase exercise of the affected arm. Ask your doctor to recommend stretching exercises. Maintain the ideal body weight for your age and height. Talk to your doctor for further treatment options.

Problem: Article: If you've begun balding, you might be tempted to hide your bald spot by combing your remaining hair over it or by wearing a toupee. Both options are not practical, however, since both are generally very noticeable. Moreover, in your desperation to hide your bald spot, you may actually make yourself look older to those looking at you. A better option is simply to get your hair cut short. Having short hair looks neater and may make your bald spot less noticeable. Moreover, since men of all ages can wear short buzz-cuts, the style itself does not reveal your age. If your facial hair is still growing even after the hair on top of your head has fallen out, you could try maintaining a neatly groomed mustache, beard, or combination style.  While a lack of facial hair may have given you a "baby face" when you were younger, maintaining it as you get older can draw the eye away from the top of your head. Additionally, facial hair has a certain ruggedness associated with it. Your body might be wearing down with age, but facial hair can give the opposite impression and make you look as sturdy and strong as ever. Sometimes the beard gets gray before your hair does, if it bothers you too much you can buy over the counter dye kits made especially to dye beards and mustaches where they sell women's hair dye in grocery stores so you can dye it yourself. Just be sure to follow the directions. If you still have plenty of hair but see it turning gray or white, talk to your barber about getting the hair dyed. Aim for a shade close to the natural color you sported in your youth. If your hair has already been gray or white for a long time, you might want to consider going for a salt-and-pepper look, instead, since that could look more natural. Talk to a haircare professional before changing your hair color. Boxed dyes can contain chemicals that may weaken or damage your hair further. If you dye your hair yourself make sure you follow all of the directions for best results. The hair in your ears and nose generally grows faster and longer once you reach your 40s and 50s, so untrimmed hair in these areas is both untidy and a clear sign of age. Trim the hair whenever you can see it sticking out. On a similar note, if you have unruly white hair sticking out from beneath your collar, you should trim that every few days, as well. You could also have the neck hair permanently removed to lessen the hassle of shaving it yourself all the time.
Summary: Skip the comb-over and the toupee. Go for the counterweight look. Try coloring your hair. Trim your ear and nose hair.

Ask someone you trust to come with you when you get the shot. Having someone you know with you could provide you with a confidence boost. Ask them to hold your hand tightly during the procedure. Tell your doctor or nurse that you are scared. Talking about your fear can let that person know to treat you with extra care. He or she might even be able to talk you through it and offer you tips to help you relax and keep things in perspective.  If you would like to donate blood you might find it less scary if you tell the person drawing your blood that he or she has one chance to get it right. Doing this can help you feel more in control of the situation. Many people focus on getting the shot, but taking your mind off of the injection by, among other things, looking the other way, can help allay your fears. Strike up a conversation with someone else in the room, be it the doctor, the nurse, or the family member or friend who has accompanied you. Research has found that doctors who talked to trauma patients about something other than the trauma itself were able to significantly reduce the patient's anxiety levels.  Concentrate on something else in the room. Try rearranging the letters of a sign to make as many new words as you can.  Play a game on your phone, listen to some soft music, or read a book or magazine You might find that lying down or having your legs elevated while you receive and injections can help to ease your fear and symptoms. Lying with your head down and feet slightly elevated will lessen the chances of fainting. Even after the injection stay prone for a while, and don't try to jump up and run out. Take your time and listen to what the doctor or nurse is telling you. When you are lying down, place one hand on your stomach and concentrate on your breathing. Tensing up during the injection will make it hurt more later.  Relax your arms, shoulder, and jaw.  Look away, focus on your breathing, and take deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. When the shot is about to be administered, take a deep breath and slowly count down from ten before breathing out. By the time you get to zero the procedure will be done!
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Bring a friend or family member along. Express your fear. Distract yourself. Position your body correctly. Try to relax.