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Numb arm!
Hi everyone! I had surgery last week to have a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy - when I woke up however, they had done an axillary clearance as cells had been found in both nodes they removed for...
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Hi Naomi - I had a lumpectomy and sential node but no auxiliary clearance. You feel better when the drains are out but the numbness can persist. This drove me made for about 6 weeks post op. Could not tolerate any bra with a seam pressing on the area. I still have numbness 4 mths later but it is not uncomfortable . Physio , Panadol and massage do help as well your breast care nurse. Good luck.