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hb
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14 years ago

Cording (post-mastectomy)

Can anyone tell me how they have managed cording? I have a pretty bad case in my left arm -- it starts in my armpit and goes all the way down to my wrist, and also down my chest. When I twist you can see a cord across my lower ribs/stomach. I know it is supposed to get better by itself, but I've had this for months now & it's really starting to annoy me more and more (especially as it is limiting what I can do at yoga and in other exercise). I'm still doing radiation therapy so guess I'll have to put up with it for a while yet, but would appreciate hearing about any 'success stories' in treating it.

Heather

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    Ann-Marie_AK
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    14 years ago

    Hi Heather

    I had a similar problem after my surgeries.  I have been seeing a great physio for a while now and she has really helped.  My oncologist referred me to her as she works with a lot of breast cancer patients.  Are you in Melbourne?  I can give you her name if you are.  Otherwise ask your oncologist, surgeon or breast care nurse if they can recommend someone.  My GP also gave me an EPC (I think that's what it's called) which allows me 5 free visits to the physio - fully claimable through Medicare.

    Ann-Marie x

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    Ann-Marie_AK
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    14 years ago

    Hi Heather

    I had a similar problem after my surgeries.  I have been seeing a great physio for a while now and she has really helped.  My oncologist referred me to her as she works with a lot of breast cancer patients.  Are you in Melbourne?  I can give you her name if you are.  Otherwise ask your oncologist, surgeon or breast care nurse if they can recommend someone.  My GP also gave me an EPC (I think that's what it's called) which allows me 5 free visits to the physio - fully claimable through Medicare.

    Ann-Marie x

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    Ann-Marie_AK
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Heather

    I had a similar problem after my surgeries.  I have been seeing a great physio for a while now and she has really helped.  My oncologist referred me to her as she works with a lot of breast cancer patients.  Are you in Melbourne?  I can give you her name if you are.  Otherwise ask your oncologist, surgeon or breast care nurse if they can recommend someone.  My GP also gave me an EPC (I think that's what it's called) which allows me 5 free visits to the physio - fully claimable through Medicare.

    Ann-Marie x

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    monica
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    14 years ago

    Hi Heather , I developed cording post lumpectomy across my chest going down to my hip and it was painfull. What  helped me was masaging the area in the shower and after shower with vit e cream . After few days while I had my little massage in the shower the cord just popped and from then on it got better. Hope this helps, Monica

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    monica
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    14 years ago

    Hi Heather , I developed cording post lumpectomy across my chest going down to my hip and it was painfull. What  helped me was masaging the area in the shower and after shower with vit e cream . After few days while I had my little massage in the shower the cord just popped and from then on it got better. Hope this helps, Monica