Bilateral axillary clearance - advice sought
Hi my name is Deb - I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in February (lobular).I had a bilateral mastectomy with left axillary clearance on the 8th March. I returned to theatre a week later f...
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Hi @"Deb P" , I feel your pain. Lymphedema was the thing that nearly tipped me over the edge... But it didn't!! I agree with Jane in that getting on top of it early is vital and it's great that you have. Has the physio trained you in self massage? It is quite simple and I do it every day, even thought my lymphedema is under control now. My lymphedema was initially quite bad, bit with early treatment and consistent massage it is really well under control again.
Hang in there.
It does get better.
Hugs
xxx
Hang in there.
It does get better.
Hugs
xxx