Cancer Surgery Recovery & Wellness Support | UMA Clinic Seattle
Empower Your Healing After Cancer Surgery
Surgery is often a crucial step in treating cancer—but the path to recovery can be physically and emotionally challenging. At Uma Clinic, we offer specialized, supportive therapies designed to complement oncology treatment and promote a faster, gentler recovery after surgery.
Whether you’re healing from a mastectomy, colectomy, thyroidectomy, or tumor excision, our post-surgical services are tailored to reduce complications, alleviate pain, and restore your strength—naturally and compassionately.
What Is Cancer Surgery?
Cancer surgery involves removing tumors or affected tissues to stop the spread of disease. It may be:
• Curative: complete tumor removal
• Debulking: reducing tumor mass before chemo/radiation
• Reconstructive: restoring body structure and function
• Palliative: relieving symptoms or complications
These procedures are often invasive, affecting nerves, lymphatic vessels, and soft tissues—leading to pain, inflammation, scar adhesions, and lymphatic congestion.
Challenges After Surgery
• Chronic pain or tightness at incision sites
• Numbness or nerve damage
• Swelling or fluid retention (e.g., lymphedema)
• Difficulty moving limbs or torso
• Delayed wound healing
• Emotional fatigue and stress
Early post-operative care is essential to prevent fibrosis, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life.
Cancer Surgery Recovery Treatments at Uma Clinic
1. Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Cancer surgeries—especially those involving lymph node removal—often compromise the lymphatic system. Our certified therapists provide gentle manual drainage to reduce swelling and support immune detox for Cancer Surgery Recovery.
Helps with:
• Post-mastectomy or pelvic surgery swelling
• Lymphedema prevention and management
• Detoxification after anesthesia and chemo
2. Scar Tissue Mobilization
Cancer-related surgeries can leave deep, tight scar tissue. Our therapists apply targeted techniques to soften, mobilize, and improve circulation in affected areas.
Beneficial for:
- Mastectomy scars and axillary adhesions
- Abdominal incisions (e.g., hysterectomy, colectomy)
- C-section or reconstructive surgery scarsagement
- Detoxification after anesthesia and chemo
3. Ultrasound Therapy
High-frequency ultrasound waves penetrate tissue to reduce stiffness, break fibrotic adhesions, and accelerate healing in the post-op zone.
Supports:
- Collagen realignment
- Pain and swelling relief
- Enhanced tissue flexibility
4. Microcurrent Therapy
Low-voltage electrical currents aid in nerve regeneration, muscle stimulation, and wound recovery—especially useful for areas with loss of sensation or motor difficulty.
Ideal for:
- Numbness after axillary clearance or breast surgery
- Abdominal weakness post-colectomy
- Supporting pelvic floor recovery
5. LED Light Therapy
Red and infrared wavelengths penetrate deep to stimulate cell repair, reduce inflammation, and re-energize healing tissues.
Indicated for:
- Post-operative fatigue
- Bruising or inflammation
- Skin regeneration and comfort
6. Infrared Sauna Therapy
(after medical clearance)
Far-infrared heat gently detoxes the body, reduces inflammation, and supports the immune system—ideal in later stages of Cancer Surgery Recovery.
Useful for:
- Systemic circulation improvement
- Immune modulation
- Managing post-treatment fatigue
🕒 Timeline: Recovery Support by Stage
Each protocol is tailored to your type of surgery, oncologist’s recommendations, and healing progress.
Stage Post-Surgery | Recommended Treatments |
| Days 1–5 | Gentle lymphatic drainage, LED light therapy |
| Week 1–2 | Introduce ultrasound therapy, microcurrent (if cleared) |
| Week 3–4 | Scar mobilization, continue lymphatic support |
| Month 1+ | Begin infrared sauna, long-term tissue recovery plan |
💡 Why Supportive Therapy Matters After Cancer Surgery
Studies show that early intervention with manual therapies can:
- Reduce post-op complications like seromas and fibrosis
- Shorten recovery times
- Improve range of motion and body image
- Support mental and emotional well-being
- Prevent chronic pain syndromes
Uma Clinic is committed to walking alongside your healing journey with respect, care, and scientific expertise.
Real Stories, Real Healing
Why Uma Clinic?
With 30+ years of expertise in post-surgical care, Uma Clinic in Seattle provides safe, integrative recovery programs for cancer patients. Our certified team supports your healing on every level—physical, neurological, and emotional.
Whether you’re in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, or Redmond, Uma Clinic is your trusted partner in gentle, comprehensive recovery.
📅 Book Your Recovery Consultation Today
You’ve already faced the hardest part—surgery. Let us help you heal.
Book a personalized post-cancer recovery consultation and discover the therapies that will support your new beginning.