last taxol, radiation next, lyphedema still there

[LAURIE]

I finished my last taxol yesterday and for the first time I had a bad reaction, it was very scary. I started to get the chills, like teeth chattering chills with only 1/4 the of the bag left to go. They started to run saline instead, I took an ativan and about 1/2 hour later I was okay enough to get my hereceptin. We never finsihed the taxol bag. So I definelty am celebrating chemo is over. I have an consultation with the Radiation Oncologist today. I just want to get this all over with. I am extremely worried about my lymphedema, after 4 weeks of physical therapy we have seen no change. My hand is still so swollen and I can just imagine what radiation is going to do to it. Has anyone had their lymphedema go away on it's own? I am hoping that no more chemo and steroids will help with the swelling.