Massage- lymph nodes

Gerryb

hi lovelies, I'm off to Bali in October. After 8 months of treatment, I finished radiotherapy 28/6 and have healed ok. Is it ok to have relaxation massages, I had 3 lymph nodes removed. Fingers crossed I have not developed lymphodema. 

primek

I can't see why not. Sounds wonderful.

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Sounds lovely @Gerryb, something to look forward to! 

melclarity

@Gerryb I don't know about the massages, but just be aware of swimming pools, I found the chlorine irritated my skin where I had radiation, it comes good in time. Have a wonderful time. Melinda xo

socoda

Hey @Gerryb, I reckon go for the massages, and the cocktails, and the sunshine,and the relaxation - OMG I'm jumping in your suitcase!!!! Hope you have the most sensational holiday lovely. Xx 

Mira

I'd check with your doctors.  The advice I was given was to make sure any massage therapist is properly trained in lymphatic massage (I'm not sure of the technical name), and when I had a massage after my surgery the therapist saw the scar and avoided the area.  I only had about 4 nodes removed.

Have a great holiday  

mum2jj

@Mira is correct.  Massage is great as long as they aren't massaging towards your hand.  Of course the idea is to bring the lymphatic fluid towards your body so it can be filtered out. Just check with a lymphatic physio/OT if you can.Have the greatest holiday, you deserve it.Paula xxxx

Jess_BCNA

Hi there @Gerryb - Just jumping in to agree with the girls that it can sometimes be best to have a chat to your medical professional before hand, just to be sure. Hope you have a wonderful time in Bali :-) x

viking1

Have a good holiday ... I would ask onc if you need a compression sleeve for flying if you had an axillary clearance in your arm?