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Old 10-10-2010, 01:11 PM   #3
Joanna J
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Re: ASCO Breast--lymphedema news--not so good

But have you heard that most massage therapists can do what is called a lymph drain,my sister is a massage therapist,and does this on several clients that have had lymph nodes removed,In fact my onc suggested it for me,can't hurt to try. Joanna J
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found susp.lump Feb 2009
DX Feb 2009 ...Her2+ stage IIa ER/PR- grade 3
partial mast. Right breast,clear margins
chemo (2) carboplatin & Taxotere
could not finish chemo (hospitalized because of infection)
37 rounds radiation
Herceptin (1 yr.)
No clinical trials
Jan.2011 BRAC 1/BRAC 2 Neg
Aug.2011 clear bone/catscan NED
Apr.2012 clear digital mammo
& ultra sound of breasts
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