Lymphoedema and recurrence fears
Hello everyone. It has been ages since I have posted. Since this site was re done I no longer got notifications, then 2 major surgeries in 2016 and life kind of took over. I was diagnosed with Lymph...
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Hi Ladies, thought I would jump in here - I am a "13 years after the fact" ! Yes @Afraser - you are right !
I had a mastectomy with auxillary node clearance in 2003 - never any problems with lymphedema. Vigilantly did my exercises to ensure that I would have complete use of my arm - had 15 lymph nodes removed.
Had my secondary bc diagnosis in 2015.
Lymphedema raised it's ugly head about 4 weeks ago.
Since then I have been seen a lymphedema massage physio for some sessions and good exercises along with a fitted compression sleeve.
After getting my head around the secondary bc diagnosis and radiotherapy following bone pain and a few niggling issues, things had just started to settle down - now this !!!
Hi @Andij - so frustrating given that you think you have some control back !
Go onto the Australian lymphedema therapy site and check on location for therapists. That's where I found mine or perhaps check with your GP and or physio.
All the best.
Regards
Sheryl