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I'm still processing my recent breast cancer diagnosis and the surgery I had to remove the lump last Friday. It's been an incredibly overwhelming experience, and I can't help but feel anxious about w...
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@kyles1, good morning!
I had 13 lymph nodes removed in Aug, of which 2 had cancer cells.
With lymph nodes removal being a painful recovery, I think you may mean because of the implications that may come with it. These are cording, risk of lymphoedema (20% may get this ) and Seroma. However, there are ways to fix these as soon as one becomes aware of it. I have cording and having physio currently. These are questions you may wish to ask your medical team (implications having lymph nodes remove, treatment of implications, risks of these occurring etc).
I had 13 lymph nodes removed in Aug, of which 2 had cancer cells.
With lymph nodes removal being a painful recovery, I think you may mean because of the implications that may come with it. These are cording, risk of lymphoedema (20% may get this ) and Seroma. However, there are ways to fix these as soon as one becomes aware of it. I have cording and having physio currently. These are questions you may wish to ask your medical team (implications having lymph nodes remove, treatment of implications, risks of these occurring etc).
Re: lymphoedema: prior to surgery ( I had lumpectomy), assessments of my arms was taken (using SOZO), I will be getting another assessment in 3 months to monitor if there’s lymphoedema.
I found my surgery to be not painful at all. I didn’t need painkillers. The drains were however another story. Those drains literally killed me each time I moved. I took painkillers for those pain caused by the drains but the painkillers didn’t help at all.
if you have more questions after seeing your medical team, you can always email your medical team or call your breast care nurse. I found that I’ve always ended having more questions after meeting my team 😊.
I am learning to take things one day at a time as there’s no point in worrying about what ifs. My main challenge now is my diet- I have lost 9kgs in 2months and am seeing a BC dietitian.
wishing everyone a smooth and speedy recovery
xx
Gin
if you have more questions after seeing your medical team, you can always email your medical team or call your breast care nurse. I found that I’ve always ended having more questions after meeting my team 😊.
I am learning to take things one day at a time as there’s no point in worrying about what ifs. My main challenge now is my diet- I have lost 9kgs in 2months and am seeing a BC dietitian.
wishing everyone a smooth and speedy recovery
xx
Gin