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Old 05-04-2012, 07:08 AM   #2
snolan
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Re: and then came...lymphedema.

I have worked a lot with lymphadema patients. Unfortunatly once you have it you will always have it. But it can be controlled, once you start treatment the swelling can be reduced an maintained to where you should be able to perform normal activities depending on what you use your hand for. Be compliant with wearing your wrapings or compression garments as this is what will keep the swelling in check. Hope all goes well for you.
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dx: DCIS 6/8/10, HER 2+ 7/26/10; Stage I Age 41
Double mast w reconstruction
6 TCH w 1yr herceptin
Tamox.
25 radiation tx
Removal of expander on L due to infection. Tried to save it had 3 bouts of antibiotics and went to see plastic surgeon 2-3x wk to get drained. Saving it was my idea not his. But lost it anyway.
Reconstruction set for December 21st,2011
Finished chemo 12/2010
Finished Herceptin 8/26/11
Reconstruction 12/21/11
Expanders exchanged for silicon 3/19/12
Nipple reconstruction 5/18/12
Nipple tatooing- 7/9/12- All done yay!
11/22/12-Went back to get scar tissue stretched to even the outside of breast, didn't work due to it being radiated skin.
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