is it safe to get botox injections in the hand (for hyperhydrosis) after a mastectomy

	Asked by gkr (Female; 44; breast cancer (mastectomy, chemo, radiation) ) on Sun 18, Jul 2010 08:05pm :
	is it safe to get botox injections in the hand (for hyperhydrosis) after a mastectomy
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	Answer by bobby s, md (oncologist) on Wed 21, Jul 2010 12:26am: Hello, I have had no experience with this modality, and thus am not in a position to comment. It is better if you discuss with your team of medical and radiation oncologists if this is a standard or acceptable approach at your hospital. All the best, and God Bless! Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our oncologists will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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