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Sentinel lymph nodes removed - Chemo & Radiation treatment
I have my first appointment with Oncologist next week and I'm writing down any questions that pop into my hear and seeking useful tips from others who can offer suggestions for what helped during day ...
Dear @4Coco
My therapist has never mentioned any issues about sleeping. Mind you, if I could sleep with my arm held straight up in the air, that would help! I don’t wear a sleeve at night so maybe it doesn’t make any difference. I’m having a massage today - I’ll ask!
The settling down can certainly take a time - I lost 17 nodes and my underarm belonged to someone else for a while. Even now, years later, the feeling in that area is not quite right - particularly feeling heat or cold. I discovered lymphoedema by noticing that my wristwatch band was a bit too tight - my skin surface felt fine and still does, but symptoms do vary. Some people experience discomfort or heaviness but I never have.
Regards, A
My therapist has never mentioned any issues about sleeping. Mind you, if I could sleep with my arm held straight up in the air, that would help! I don’t wear a sleeve at night so maybe it doesn’t make any difference. I’m having a massage today - I’ll ask!
The settling down can certainly take a time - I lost 17 nodes and my underarm belonged to someone else for a while. Even now, years later, the feeling in that area is not quite right - particularly feeling heat or cold. I discovered lymphoedema by noticing that my wristwatch band was a bit too tight - my skin surface felt fine and still does, but symptoms do vary. Some people experience discomfort or heaviness but I never have.
Regards, A