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In my research I have found it advisable to avoid hot tubs or any extreme heat. Even very hot or humid weather. And I live in the desert! I don't think wearing a sleeve would protect your lymph system from the temperature. But, as Becky suggested, check out some lymphedema websites and let us know what you find out. Because there is a wonderful spa here that uses natural hot springs I would love to be able to use again. But I think those days are behind me.
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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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