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Sherryg683 · 01-17-2009, 06:39 PM

OOps..that was something I wasn't aware of. I don't get in hot tubs too often but I have gone in saunas and hottubs since my surgery. I had 13+ positive lymph nodes. I did have some very mild swelling early in my arm and wrist but I think it was because I play tennis and abused my arm way too much in the beginning. I bought a compression sleeve and wear it when I play and haven't had too much problems with it. I was really thinking about getting a hot tub put in our back yard but I guess I need to reconsider it..sherryg683

01-17-2009, 06:39 PM	#10
Sherryg683 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,014	OOps..that was something I wasn't aware of. I don't get in hot tubs too often but I have gone in saunas and hottubs since my surgery. I had 13+ positive lymph nodes. I did have some very mild swelling early in my arm and wrist but I think it was because I play tennis and abused my arm way too much in the beginning. I bought a compression sleeve and wear it when I play and haven't had too much problems with it. I was really thinking about getting a hot tub put in our back yard but I guess I need to reconsider it..sherryg683 __________________ Sherry Diagnosed: December , 2005 at age 44 13+ positive lymph nodes Stage IV , Her2+, 2 small mets to lungsChemo Started: Jan, 2006 4 months Taxotere, Xeloda, Hercepin NED since April 2006!! 36 Rads to follow with weekly Herceptin indefinately 8 years NED now Scans every year Life is not about avoiding the thunderstorms, it's about learning to dance in the rain!