worst for me improving..so let's top off the week with lymphedema!
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You do not walk alone. We
You do not walk alone. We are in your corner praying you thru all this yuk that BC brings. We are bigger and stronger than it, and we wont let it get us down even on our down days. Hang in there. I've seen the light at the end of the tunnel and you will as well.0 -
Ok Cavediver! Let me bend
Ok Cavediver! Let me bend down, and I will hoist you up on my shoulders~ think how tall you will be atop a 50'woman!
I admire your spunk; knowing that none of this is easy...and Natly is right, you are absolutely not doing this alone~ we are with with you every step of the way.
Hugs,
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ME too!lynn1950 said:The chemo WILL be over soon.
The chemo WILL be over soon. It's good to remember that the TAC is attacking those bad cells big time. You've come so far and your fighting spirit comes through loud and clear! We're here for you, cheering you on. xoxoxoxo Lynn
Had double mastectomy May 26th and have started to notice a bit of sweeling in arm. go to the lymph specialist next week. I just keep saying if you don't have some bad times you will never know when you have it good! LOL0 -
I'm so sorry
that once again you got hit with a curve ball. How are you feeling otherwise?? One of my sisters has had some lymphodema since 7 of her nodes were cancerous. She had lumpectomy and 15-20 nodes removed and had chemo & rads. She took Arimidex for 5 years. This is year #6. She has had some pt but basically doesn't wear jewelry on her left wrist or hand and is ok. Hang in there and I hope the pt helps. I don't think my sister ever had the arm sleeve.
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GRRRRR
I can tell by your writings that your are a strong person which will serve you well, if I'd could I'd give cancer a little kick for you but its an elusive little beast. I am glad they caught your lymphedema early, I have dealt with mine for about 9 or ten years now it seems I have lost count. Check out this site it has a lot of good information.
Lymphedema
Hugs,
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We will push, pull, drag,RE said:GRRRRR
I can tell by your writings that your are a strong person which will serve you well, if I'd could I'd give cancer a little kick for you but its an elusive little beast. I am glad they caught your lymphedema early, I have dealt with mine for about 9 or ten years now it seems I have lost count. Check out this site it has a lot of good information.
Lymphedema
Hugs,
RE
We will push, pull, drag, carry and anything else you across the finish line, Go Cavediver! You will do it.0 -
Lymphedema can be managed..
Life sure throws us a few doesn't it?
I was discharged from my PT/OT treatment for Lymphedema on Friday. I was very excited because I don't have any doc appts this month.
I am doing the lymph massage- drainage daily (more when necessary) and the compression sleeve and gauntlet (glove) are effective in keeping it under control in my arm.My arm is actually smaller or the same size in some places, as the none effected arm except at the very top of my arm. The edema in the trunk is a bit more stubborn but I am dealing with it and not letting it interfere with life.
Interestingly, today is my first sick day off from work since the week of my surgery in March. I have an "opthalmic migraine"-the second one in my entire life. It was probably triggered by ice coffee (love it but can't drink it) and stress.THe stress is not one of those big stressors but it seems just enough to cause my body to produce the pain that has stopped me in my tracks. Ok, body, I am listening.....tomorrow will be another day....
Hugs, K0
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