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Sentinel Node Biopsy and Lymphedema Risk
I was told that because I had the Sentinel Node Biopsy (2 nodes), that I had No risk of lymphedema. I was told that I had No restrictions and that I could get my blood pressure and blood drawn on my affected arm.
Is this correct information?
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8/2013 Diagnosed ER/PR Neg, Her2 Pos
FISH 6.86, Grade 2 (3,2,1), 10-15% Proliferation Rate 4.4cm
9/2013 Port Placement, Sentinal Node Biopsy 1/2 Nodes Positive having no extracapsular extension present
Stage IIb
9/2013 TCH
10/2013 TCHP
1/2014 End chemo!
2/2014 Lumpectomy Complete Response
2/2014 - 4/2014 Radiation
9/2014 Last Herceptin
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