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Hi again! I thought I would clarify my situation. Flori is right. Dr Iker is a wonderful resource. Her speciality is lymphedema. Very pragmatic and down to earth. I consulted her when my left arm just didnt feel right. At first I was borderline.THEN, I overdid things by participating in moving back into our home, in the heat of summer, soon after surgery. I developed mild lymphedma (congestion) in that arm. It was only then Dr Iker recommended a sleeve for flying or during exertion on the affected side. She also did some massage and compression treatments. She advised against exposure to excessive heat. Also watch weight, keep salt intake down. Stay hydrated. No heavy purses! Swimming is one of the very best things you can do for lymphema.
Sorry if this got too far off the specific topic but wanted to share what I have learned.
ETA: Caya, doing the exercise probably really helped you keep the circulation going. I dont know about the whirlpool. My guess is that the temperature would be of the most concern, not the "whirling"! Good question.
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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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