Lymphodema
I am seeking advice regarding a double mastectomy, and right lymph dissection and the side effects! I have a 95% clearance, though I am beginning to have lymphodema in my right arm, I have recently b...
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Hi Lorraine,
I had full lymph node clearance,lumpectomy and radiation back in 2003.My arm used to ache alot but I'd elevate it when resting and did the massaging morning and night.I found that some drugs which caused fluid retention would make my arm ache.It seemed to improve after about 2yrs and I didn't notice it.Last year I got cancer back in the same breast and had a mastectomy.My arm has been ok this time(on off aches with Tamoxifen).But my scar feels like it has duck tape across it-alot of discomfort.My surgeon says it's adhesions and that maybe,in time,it MIGHT improve. So stay hopeful-your arm might settle down over time. It's a big price we pay when getting rid of a little lump!
Tonya