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Just after diagnosis almost 2 years ago, I asked my oncologist if it was okay to take regular saunas (since I was on chemo, and didn't want it to flush it out of my system too quickly, etc.). She was fine with it, and didn't even bring up anything about lymphedema. She has never cautioned me in regards to hot tubs or saunas. I only had 9 nodes removed, and have never had any problems with lymphedema, but I've occasionally been in hot tubs, and have taken twice-weekly saunas, with no problems whatsoever. However, I realize everyone's body is different, and I will bring up this question at my next appointment.
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diagnosed April, 2007, age 36 - stage IV, mets to liver; ER+ (slightly), PR-, HER2+
MRM April 26, 2007
started chemo May 25, 2007 - Taxotere and Herceptin
finished chemo Oct 2007, continue on Herceptin for life, also on Tamoxifen
MRI in Jan 2008 shows no evidence of cancer in liver - NED!!
recurrence in left axilla nodes April 2010
now highly ER+, still HER2+
oophorectomy July 2010
start TDM1 (Emilia) trial Sept 2010
it's working!! can still palpate small node in axilla, but remain NED everywhere else
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