Lymphedema
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Surgery done…
This is my first post in this group as I know I have IDC. I had my lumpectomy and SLNB yesterday. I was at hospital early as they put a wire in, they injected the lymph nodes with nuclear something, had a gamma scan, had an MRI and ultrasound. I was supposed to have the IDC and another suspicious area removed (that was…
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PT for Lymphedema?
Hi! Has anyone else been sent to PT to stave off lymphedema after having lymph nodes removed? My surgery was a month ago and I have no symptoms. I just don’t want to waste more time and money if I don’t need to. Thank you for any insight!
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New to Lymphedema? Start here.
The main Breastcancer.org site offers helpful information in the extensive Lymphedema section, including: Lymphedema Signs and SymptomsReducing Risk of Lymphedema and Lymphedema Flare-UpsLymphedema TreatmentsFinding a Lymphedema TherapistThere are also great tips and practical advice on the following discussion board…