I have AWS with lymphedema in my right arm. I had gone to a licensed physical therapist who was certified for treating lymphedema patients. It is very important if you see a PT that they be specially trained to treat lymphedema patients. I no longer go to PT but did purchase a DVD specifically made for lymphedema patients. It is called "The Lebed Method Focus on Healing." You can purchase it online at www.lebedmethod.com. It is also good for people suffering from fibromyalgia.
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Kate
Stage IIIC Diagnosed Oct 25, 2005 (age 58)
ER/PR-, HER2+++, grade 3, Ploidy/DNA index: Aneuploid/1.61, S-phase: 24.2%
Neoadjunct chemo: 4 A/C; 4 Taxatore
Bilateral mastectomy June 8, 2006
14 of 26 nodes positive
Herceptin June 22, 2006 - April 20, 2007
Radiation (X35) July 24-September 11, 2006
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
Stage IV lung mets July 13, 2007 - TCH
Single brain met - August 6, 2007 -CyberKnife
Oct 2007 - clear brain MRI and lung mets shrinking.
March 2008 lung met progression, brain still clear - begin Tykerb/Xeloda/Ixempra
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