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Re: Mild Lymphedema
Europa, I have very mild Lymphedema too. It can be affected by hot weather and sun exposure. Once I got a bit of sunburn and it caused my arm to react. We need to avoid hot tubs or saunas too
Periodically I would wear a sleeve when my arm started feeling "funny" or heavy. But almost never now. Unless flying. If I remember
I agree with the others that you should seek out a professional. You could do more damage if not massaged correctly
Good luck. Keep the fsith
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Bonnie
Post menopause
May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
ER+, Pr-, HER2 +++, Grade 3
Ki-67: 90%
"suspicious area" left breast
Bilateral mastectomy, (NED on left) May 2007
Sentinel Node Neg
Stage 1, DCIS with microinvasion, 3 mm, mostly removed during the biopsy....
Femara (discontinued 7/07) Resumed 10/07
OncoType score 36 (July 07)
Began THC 7/26/07 (d/c taxol and carboplatin 10/07)
Began Herceptin alone 10/07
Finished Herceptin July /08
D/C Femara 4/10 (joint pain/trigger thumb!)
5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
Aromasin started 5/10
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