Baseline Measurement for Lymphoedema
Due to cording issues, I see a specialist physio on a reasonably regular basis. The clinic treats cancer survivors and obviously, lymphoedema issues. Last visit, the physio decided it was time to me...
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Great topic @Sister . I'm like you @Afraser with the don't get me started. lymphedema was barely mentioned to me with just a cursory don't have BP's and blood tests on that arm. I admit I got a bit complacent after my first diagnosis as had none. However half way through treatment for recurrence she reared her ugly head. My BS was still in denial that I Had it and would ask me why I was still wearing a sleeve and it would get better. It was my PS who I went and saw down the track to discuss reconstruction with who said I was a sitting duck for lymphedema after a lumpectomy with 6 nodes removed followed by chemo and radiation and then more nodes and chemo after second diagnosis. A radiographer who has since left town said we all should have had baseline measures. Clearly from the responses there is inconsistency around the country. I for one think we all should have one.
Paula xx