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Re: Sentinel lymph nodes removed - Chemo & Radiation treatment
Ok thanks @Afraser. Enjoy your massage. Hi @arpie there is some slight swelling in comparison to my other arm - I've just done the finger pressing on both arms and no marks left. I think I'll get in touch with where I'm booked in for my appointment and ask for some further info.16Views1like0CommentsRe: Sentinel lymph nodes removed - Chemo & Radiation treatment
Hi @Afraser Many thanks for what you have raised - I was thinking about looking around for a specialist therapist - and I'm hoping that this initial 1 hour appointment at the hospital will have some sort of a follow on / referrals once I know what they detect - its hard to know if what I'm feeling in my arm area is the settling down following surgery that they mentioned to expect for up to a year. Some days the upper arm feels tighter than other days. Do you know if it makes any difference as to which position you sleep - to sleep on opposite side to where surgery was done to increase lymph flow?5Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sentinel lymph nodes removed - Chemo & Radiation treatment
Hi everyone @Afraser @iserbrown - looking for some advice please. My Oncologist has arranged an appointment with Occupational Therapy to assess my breast/arm for Lymphoedema. It's my first appointment and I'm not too sure what to expect and what questions I should take along with me.10Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sentinel lymph nodes removed - Chemo & Radiation treatment
Pleased to hear you are feeling better this morning @D2Dizzy The best advice given here by everyone who have been where we are is to take it a day at a time and be gentle on ourselves ... some days are good and some days are better. I'm having a better day today too thanks.27Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sentinel lymph nodes removed - Chemo & Radiation treatment
Hi @D2Dizzy The wonderful advice and tips shared by others here have been very helpful to me to get through the uncertainty and anxiety of my first chemo treatments. One thing that I've found works for me is to keep a simple daily record of what I eat and drink - comes in handy on those days when you have a bit of brain fog happening and don't know what you fancy or your taste buds are behaving oddly. Water can taste unpleasant some days and I've found that if I add a drop or two of blackcurrant juice which makes it more pleasant for me. And to help me remember how much I'm drinking I have 1 - 10 written down at top of page and tick a number off each time I fill up another glass. I also add the meds taken and my temperature - it just gives me a better understanding of my "new day to day" Smiles to you*!*1View1like0Comments
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