Lymphoedema

Thanks @kmakm . Salut, @judys . I'm a francophile. Have spent lots of time in France over 40 years. Used to live in Paris 4ème. I spent 4.5 months there again early last year. Was diagnosed 30 November 2017. Left mastectomy, 12 cm lobular tumour removed and three papillomas excised on right. I have a saline expander and shall have changeover surgery for implant in about April 2019. After surgery, had five months of chemo then 25 days of radiation. Now on Letrozole. I developed lymphoedema a couple of months ago, and have a temporary constriction tube sleeve; shall get my proper sleeve next week. I hope it fits ok. As @Afraser said, not everybody gets it and her advice about trying to ward it off is very sound of course.

My French obsession saved my sanity during chemo - watching BFM TV online (Affaire Benalla etc. !) - I forgot about cancer for hours on end. I had intended to go to France again in April-May this year, but of course cancer changed that. My French friends rallied with parcels of books, magazines etc. and constant loving emails. 

I'm so glad you're on this forum; it will be a goldmine of information and support for you. I haven't heard about an online support network in France, though I assume one exists. What town/village are you in? Will you have to travel far for other treatments? I imagine you have a network of friends there; accept all the loving help they will offer.

You should be able to receive an electronic version of the "My Journey" kit from BCNA to download.

Bises,

Fran