Everything old is new again - unfortunately.

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  • Tracy62
    Tracy62 Member Posts: 48 ✭
    edited March 2015

    Hi Maxine,

    Forgot to add this bit about seromas - I know the books say to use warm packs to give relief but my physio (also my lymphodema therapist) said to try cold packs instead. They explained that if it is lymph fluid the heat will draw it to the area more while the cold will take it away. Tried it myself and got much better relief with the cold packs (only works if it is lymph fluid). Have also been taught, and hubby been shown, by therapist how to use self massage to help take lymph fluid away and help it drain. This all has helped to the extent that I have yet to need any seroma drained.

    You can check the lymphodema therapists/practioners website for ceritfied therapists in your area. If you are lucky, they may also be physios who can help with all of that side of your treatment. If you have trouble finding it, let me know and I will post a link. Good luck!

    Tracy xxx 

  • Chris
    Chris Member Posts: 813 ✭
    edited March 2015
    Hi Maxi,
    There is a free exercise and water class available to all breast cancer patients in NSW, and possibly elsewhere. It is called the ENCORE program and consists of 8 classes. If you google Encore you will probably find it. Someone else on this site might also be able to help. I never took advantage of this program, as I was well taken care of, but I don't think there is a time limit on this. The ENCORE program moves around to different areas to pick up people who need this help. This is run by YMCA, so try and contact them to see if they have something coming to your area, or if they can recommend anything.
    Good luck, and I hope you find the support you need. We are good for listening and helping where possible, so maybe put out a question for other ladies who are in your area who might be able to point you in the right direction.
  • Chris
    Chris Member Posts: 813 ✭
    edited March 2015
    Hi Maxi,
    There is a free exercise and water class available to all breast cancer patients in NSW, and possibly elsewhere. It is called the ENCORE program and consists of 8 classes. If you google Encore you will probably find it. Someone else on this site might also be able to help. I never took advantage of this program, as I was well taken care of, but I don't think there is a time limit on this. The ENCORE program moves around to different areas to pick up people who need this help. This is run by YMCA, so try and contact them to see if they have something coming to your area, or if they can recommend anything.
    Good luck, and I hope you find the support you need. We are good for listening and helping where possible, so maybe put out a question for other ladies who are in your area who might be able to point you in the right direction.

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