Posted on: Jun 28, 2012 06:01 PM
Joined: Jul 2008
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proudtospin wrote:
ok, so this months mamo has junk in it
surgeon says I need a biopsy to see if it is B9 cysts or nasty stuff again, that would mean a mastectomy since I have already done the full deal of radiation and all
so is there anything I should do or can do to prevent the lymphodemia getting worse than the minor lymoho I have now in my trunk?
Dx 6/2008, DCIS, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+
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Binney4
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Jun 28, 2012 10:45 PM Binney4 wrote:
Oh, PTS, I'm so sorry! Nobody needs a junky mammo!
The trick is to keep pain and swelling to a minimum and avoid infection. Check with your surgeon about prophylactic antibiotics to start a day or two before and a few days after. Use pain relief and cool compresses as needed (keeping in mind that extreme cold is not a good thing, but cooling it down is). Then be aware of infection risk and act promptly if you notice any signs of infection:
www.stepup-speakout.org/Emerge...
And for sure keep us posted! Looking forward with you to smooth sailing and all good news!
Real gentle hugs,
Binney
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Jun 29, 2012 08:45 AM proudtospin wrote:
thanks Binney, I knew you would be the one to ask. lots of decisions to be made in the coming days and it is good to have folks on this board to ask
step by step and I WILL get through this stuff, did 4 years ago and I know a lot more of what to expect now then before
Dx 6/2008, DCIS, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+