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Jackie07 · 12-17-2013, 11:15 PM

I developed lymphedema in the right arm during chemo in fall, 2007 due to a tiny (invisible) bug bite to the finger (which developed into cellullitis - was put on IV for it) while picking figs in the back yard. At first the physical therapist wrapped my arm (and showed me how) with three different fabrics (the middle layer was soft cotton). After several weeks, I was fitted with a set of compression sleeve and glove.

I had obtained the third set of sleeve and glove earlier this year (was charged the full price even though it was supposed to be a replacement set because the previous one was a terrible fit) But I'm happy to report that I have not had the need to use them for many months now.

(Altogether I've had 11 lymph nodes out and cancer cells were found in two of them.)

12-17-2013, 11:15 PM	#8
Jackie07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: "Love never fails." Posts: 5,808	Re: Lymphedema Issues I developed lymphedema in the right arm during chemo in fall, 2007 due to a tiny (invisible) bug bite to the finger (which developed into cellullitis - was put on IV for it) while picking figs in the back yard. At first the physical therapist wrapped my arm (and showed me how) with three different fabrics (the middle layer was soft cotton). After several weeks, I was fitted with a set of compression sleeve and glove. I had obtained the third set of sleeve and glove earlier this year (was charged the full price even though it was supposed to be a replacement set because the previous one was a terrible fit) But I'm happy to report that I have not had the need to use them for many months now. (Altogether I've had 11 lymph nodes out and cancer cells were found in two of them.) __________________ Jackie07 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/06/doctors-letter-patient-newly-diagnosed-cancer.html http://www.asco.org/ASCOv2/MultiMedi...=114&trackID=2 NICU 4.4 LB Erythema Nodosum 85 Life-long Central Neurocytoma 4x5x6.5 cm 23 hrs 62090 semi-coma 10 d PT OT ST 30 d 3 Infertility tmts 99 > 3 u. fibroids > Pills CN 3 GKRS 52301 IDC 1.2 cm Her2 +++ ER 5% R. Lmptmy SLNB+1 71703 6 FEC 33 R Tamoxifen Recc IIB 2.5 cm Bi-L Mast 61407 2/9 nds PET 6 TCH Cellulitis - Lymphedema - compression sleeve & glove H w x 4 MUGA 51 D, J 49 M Diastasis recti Tamoxifen B. scan Irrtbl bowel 1'09 Colonoscopy 313 BRCA1 V1247I hptc hemangioma Vertigo GI - > yogurt hysterectomy/oophorectomy 011410 Exemestane 25 mg tab 102912 ~ 101016 stopped due to r. hip/l.thigh pain after long walk DEXA 1/13 1-2016 lesions in liver largest 9mm & 1.3 cm onco. says not cancer. 3-11 Appendectomy - visually O.K., a lot of puss. Final path result - not cancer. Start Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplement （600mg x2) 10-10 Stopped Exemestane due to r. hip/l.thigh pain OKed by Onco 11-08-2016 7-23-2018 9 mm groundglass nodule within the right lower lobe with indolent behavior. Due to possible adenocarcinoma, Recommend annual surveilence. 7-10-2019 CT to check lung nodule. 1-10-2020 8mm stable nodule on R Lung, two 6mm new ones on L Lung, a possible lymph node involvement in inter fissule. "I WANT TO BE AN OUTRAGEOUS OLD WOMAN WHO NEVER GETS CALLED AN OLD LADY. I WANT TO GET SHARP EDGED & EARTH COLORED, TILL I FADE AWAY FROM PURE JOY." Irene from Tampa Advocacy is a passion .. not a pastime - Joe