Now that I have been diagnosed with breast cancer for a third time, in opposite breast, I am so worried about getting lymphedema in both arms. I have one reconstructed breast, will have second mastectomy scheduled in October with SNB and possibly more node removal. Reconstruction with tissue expander and implant. Ugh. I…
I had a Sentinel node biopsy, radiation along with a lumpectomy on the right side three years ago. I am right handed. After treatment I completed the Livestrong program. My upper body has never been the strongest, but I had my pre-surgery strength on my right side. I actually went back packing in Croatia 3 weeks after…
Hello, Does your doc order any sort of test (lymphoscintigraphy in particular), to confirm and monitor lymphedema treament, particularly to set a baseline before any therapy is used? Thanks.
Hello Precious People! I wanted to share a link to a site that describes self message to help treat and prevent lymphedema. It has similar moves that my Lymphedema OT showed me plus many more. I haven't had it bad, but I do get sore every now and then and this message helps. My neighbor was having more pain and it also…
Has anyone had lymphedema in there breast after breast cance