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Lymphedema

debfin
debfin Member Posts: 2
edited August 2022 in Lymphedema

Has anyone had lymphedema in there breast after breast cance

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  • rah2464
    rah2464 Member Posts: 1,192
    edited August 2022

    Debfin trying this response again as my first one didn't "save"

    Yes, it is common to have swelling in your affected breast and truncal area. You can also have a build up of lymphatic fluid in your abdomen. I swell on my cancer side foob, even around to my back shoulder blade at times. A good light compression bra is the Sydney bra by Wear Ease, recommended to me by a very knowledgeable member here. It is a step in bra long enough to encircle your rib cage to provide compression there as well as underneath your arm. Your insurance company may pay a portion or all of the cost. You should also see a registered lymphedema therapist to be measured, just to keep tabs on things.

  • debfin
    debfin Member Posts: 2
    edited August 2022

    Thank you I have an appointment with the lymphedema nurse in a weeks time so hopefully I will get some good advice then.