• Playing the harp after mastectomy

    Posted by Linda Browning on 3 March, 2021 at 11:17 am

    Hello all! Last August, I had a bilateral mastectomy and it greatly affected my harp playing. There was a psychological aspect to this as well as a physical aspect. My harp at that time was a Ravenna 34, and I was told not to play it fir six weeks! Even after that time had passed, it’s weight was too great for my right shoulder (the side that had cancer). I ended up buying an Allegro, which was much more comfortable and the sound is better too!

    Now I am pretty much recovered from that surgery and the radiation, but will be scheduled for the reconstruction in a month or two. (Currently have tissue expanders.) I’m wondering if any of you have gone through this process and have any ideas on how I can better handle this next recovery while playing the harp. I’ve heard that this surgery is much simpler so I’m hoping not to lose another six weeks!

    Thank you!

    Linda Browning replied 3 years ago 1 Member · 0 Replies
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