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Lesley777
Member
7 years ago

Lymphedema and needles/blood pressure on the affected arm

I had 17 lymph nodes removed after my BC.  I have had some lymphedema in the breast area but manage it okay when it happens.  My question is, I need a shoulder reconstruction on the other (good) arm. ...
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Flaneuse
Member
7 years ago
@Lesley777 I asked the chemo nurses about this because I was curious about how people who'd had surgery both sides would cope, and she said they used legs and feet.