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Bravo
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8 years ago

Breast lymphoedema

a few questions that internet research hasn't answered for me, hopefully someone here can.
I obviously have some lymphoedema in my breast. It started after lumpectomy surgery, and has worsened since radiation (which finished 2 weeks ago). It is still only affecting one portion of my breast. The surgeon and bc nurse showed me how to gently stroke breast towards my neckline, which I do daily. The radiotherapy doctor and nurses said that as soon as the treatment finishes it will go away. It hasn't. 
What next, dear friends?

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    8 years ago
    Have you been to a lymphoedema clinic @Bravo? They can show you how to do the massage and you can have a massage done by them and laser treatment if you want. I might have mentioned this before. Make sure it is a recognised lymphoedema clinic with physios. Your doctor might be able to recommend one.

    Massage is really important and getting on to it early is really important. They told me that radiotherapy and chemo can make the swelling worse. I have it in my hand and arm, although these days I don't need to do much to manage it because I got onto it early. Take care x