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Re: Compression Sleeve/Lymphedema/Radiation
I saw the therapist last Thursday and my gauntlet came in as well. She could see some swelling in my arm so she wants me to wear the sleeve and gauntlet, all day, every day until I finish radiation. She also emphasized to me that under no circumstances should I nor my husband do self massage on any areas of my skin that are burned.
This is my 3rd week. I started feeling a slight burn last week and the rad onc said I would feel it before I would see it.
I will be so glad to get this behind me. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. It helps to know you have come before me and survived.
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Vicky
Age 47, TN, Diagnosed 05/09
Her2+, ER/PR-, Stage III, 2 tumors = 1 8cm tumor
Grade 3
Sentinel Node Biopsy-speck present in 1 node
Completed 3 month clinical trial of weekly Herceptin and 1000mg Tykerb daily
Tumor no longer present
Right mastectomy and lymph node removal 09/25/09
No cancer present at time of surgery, none in lymph nodes
Start TCH 10/15, every 3 weeks for 4 months followed by radiation
Finished chemo 01/28/10-YEAH!
Herceptin every 3 wks until end of June
Radiation begins 03/01, 6 1/2 weeks
Radiation complete--Yeah!!
Developed lymphedema after radiation
In hospital for 4 days with pneumonia:(
Herceptin done! 06/24/10
Port Removed 07/08/10
Still in PT for lymphedema and mobility issues
DIEP Reconstruction 05/11
I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it~~Maya Angelou
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