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Audrey · 07-17-2007, 10:25 AM

Interesting post--I was diagnosed in 2001 with 11+ lymph nodes and have not experienced any lymphedema, either. I always assumed that the more positive lymph nodes one had, the greater the risk of lymphadema, but I guess this may not be the case. Maybe I can stop wearing the arm sleeve when I fly now??

07-17-2007, 10:25 AM	#3
Audrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 212	Interesting post--I was diagnosed in 2001 with 11+ lymph nodes and have not experienced any lymphedema, either. I always assumed that the more positive lymph nodes one had, the greater the risk of lymphadema, but I guess this may not be the case. Maybe I can stop wearing the arm sleeve when I fly now?? __________________ Audrey diagnosed July 2001, at age 36 large tumor, 11+ nodes Stage IIIb, er/pr-, Her2+ treated with A/C, weekly Taxol radiation, + year of Herceptin on clinical trial. double mastectomy followed by reconstruction NED!!