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Mary Jo · 04-24-2007, 08:44 AM

Thanks Rhonda...........you read my mind. I was going to ask a question about compression sleeves as well. I had 2 nodes removed and radiation to that area as well. I do not have lymphedema and no one has ever mentioned to me that I needed to wear a compression sleeve if I flew. I was told that I do have a risk of lymphedema since 2 nodes were removed (minimal if it were only the 2 nodes) but since the area was radiated the odds are a bit higher that lymphemdema could occur. It's been almost 2 years and have never showed any signs of lymphedema.

I'd appreciate a clearer understanding of this issue.

Mary Jo

04-24-2007, 08:44 AM	#6
Mary Jo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sheboygan, WI Posts: 2,582	Thanks Rhonda...........you read my mind. I was going to ask a question about compression sleeves as well. I had 2 nodes removed and radiation to that area as well. I do not have lymphedema and no one has ever mentioned to me that I needed to wear a compression sleeve if I flew. I was told that I do have a risk of lymphedema since 2 nodes were removed (minimal if it were only the 2 nodes) but since the area was radiated the odds are a bit higher that lymphemdema could occur. It's been almost 2 years and have never showed any signs of lymphedema. I'd appreciate a clearer understanding of this issue. Mary Jo __________________ "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 Dx. 6/24/05 age 45 Right Breast IDC ER/PR. Neg., - Her2+++ RB Mast. - 7/28/05 - 4 cm. tumor Margins clear - 1 microscopic cell 1 sent. node No Vasucular Invasion 4 DD A/C - 4 DD Taxol & Herceptin 1 full year of Herceptin received every 3 weeks 28 rads prophylactic Mast. 3/2/06 17 Years NED <>< Romans 8:28