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 Asked: 5/15/2013 Doyou use Laser therapy for treating lymphedema at Hopkins? .
 Asked: 5/9/2013 Just for inspiration wanted to know if you have come across any cases where there''s been mastectomy & axilla clearance(24nodes removed ) & radiation...
 Asked: 5/9/2013 1.Is it recommended to wear a compression sleeve when I go for a 45min walk.
 Asked: 5/2/2013 Would you be able to recommend a lymphedema clinic/therapist preferably in Delhi or anywhere in india.
 Asked: 5/1/2013 Is it necessary to do lymphatic massage and wear compression sleeve and bandage at night with mild lymphedema..
 Asked: 5/1/2013 I had a mastectomy of the right breast one year ago with 22 nodes removed.there is a slight swelling in the arm but my right...
 Asked: 4/8/2013 What are some possible reasons a woman would develop cording 7 years after a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy? Thanks..
 Asked: 4/7/2013 I had a sentinal node biopsy and lumpectomy 7 years ago and have just developed cording in my arm.
 Asked: 3/1/2013 I had/have stage 1 breast cancer on my right side.
 Asked: 2/20/2013 I had a mastectomy on my right side 12 years ago.
 Asked: 1/31/2013 I am concerned about the risk of lymphedema as I am undergoing radiation and chemotherapy after a mastectomy and sentinel node dissection and am considering...
 Asked: 1/29/2013 i am 41 and a lymph node was found in my breast via u/s.
 Asked: 1/28/2013 I am a 9 year survivor. I had a stage 1, one node removed and radiation.
 Asked: 1/15/2013 I have a right lumpectomy and re-excision in Oct.
 Asked: 12/18/2012 with reference to my earlier question how do I get any blood test done if I have had Mrm in both arms with full lymph node removal.
 Asked: 12/15/2012 I had bilateral mastectomy with lymph node removed from both sides.
 Asked: 10/30/2012 Is there a standard sheet that you include in your packet of information to breast cancer patients on Lymphedema? We are reviewing our educational information...
 Asked: 10/23/2012 I have T cell lymphoma about 8years ago and went on chemotherapy .
 Asked: 10/21/2012 I was diagnosed with DCIS , and had a lumpectomy (and matching reduction) and SNB 5 days ago .
 Asked: 9/29/2012 I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I SHOULD FLY, IT WOULD BE ABOUT AN HOUR FLIGHT.
 Asked: 9/25/2012 I had a masectomy on my right breast in 1999 and other than the numbness I''ve really had no problems with my arm until now.
 Asked: 9/14/2012 I am the mother of s 50 year of daughter.
 Asked: 8/27/2012 Hello, I had a right mastectomy and a total node removal under the armpit .I had only one microstatic node and one with itc''s.
 Asked: 8/24/2012 I got lymphedema from a breast reduction,, terrible I know,, my question is,,, do you think it will ever go away,, I caught it early,,...
 Asked: 8/18/2012 I am a 50 year old female and have had a swollen right thigh for 5 years.
 Asked: 8/2/2012 Can lymphedema of both arms affect your face?,,, and i also have been on the compression pump for 1 week,, I now can feel fluuid...
 Asked: 7/31/2012 I am 19 years old.i have swollen lymnode both of my armpit?is there have a tumor? Please let me know the answer.thanks.
 Asked: 7/30/2012 2001 BC stage 2b, 10 nodes removed, 4 positive.
 Asked: 7/27/2012 Fifteen years ago I had Stage 1 breast cancer on the left: lumpectomy, 20 nodes removed, radiation.
 Asked: 7/23/2012 Would it be ok to start lifting weights (1-2 lbs) for upper body strength with my fitness program? 15 year survivor, 22 aix node removal,...
 Asked: 7/7/2012 After surgury,during my radiation I developed lymphedema and still have some swelling in my arm and chest cavity is it possible to get a trans...
 Asked: 6/28/2012 I have had a double mastectomy 1.5 years ago for invasive carcinoma, (not the in-situ kind) followed by chemo & reconstruction with sub-muscular implants, which...
 Asked: 6/24/2012 The last post you answered was the following: "dno research studies validating thata needle as described would have triggered this.
 Asked: 6/24/2012 Thank you for answering my question so promptly.
 Asked: 6/24/2012 I had a left breast lumpectomy (IDC, 1.2cm, Grade 2, ER+PR+, Her2-) in August 2011.
 Asked: 6/22/2012 I have locally recurrent breast cancer 5 years after having had a mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy.
 Asked: 6/15/2012 My friend had a lumpectomy followed by balloon seed radiation & developed lymphedema in her arm within a month post-treatment.
 Asked: 6/4/2012 Hello, I''m 40 years old and just a few days ago I had my second mammogram.
 Asked: 5/28/2012 Hello, I have read about a lymph node transplant procedure that is being performed in Europe. Surgeons in the us were learning about the procedure as well
 Asked: 5/8/2012 i had a second cancer in left breast and had another lumpdectomy,but having trouble with fluid ,i had it drawn out 2 times already,my right...
 Asked: 4/26/2012 The original pathology during my BMX said my lymph nodes were clear.
 Asked: 4/23/2012 I have beginnings of fluid swelling in arm after radical mastectomy 9 wks ago.
 Asked: 4/11/2012 After 9 months from a right breast masectomy, I am still having pain and burning sensations in the tissue where breast was removed.
 Asked: 3/31/2012 Lilly, I had bilateral mastectomy with 3 SN removed on the cancer side at JHH.
 Asked: 3/8/2012 I have mild pain on left side of my ear, got ultra sound and thyroid test done. the results are : 1.
 Asked: 2/27/2012 When wrapping for lymphedema, is it better to wrap plain 50% overlap or use the figure 8 method?
 Asked: 2/16/2012 I just had a double mastectomy for atypia hyperplasia.
 Asked: 2/15/2012 I had bilateral mastectomy for cancer in one breast with 3 sentinel nodes removed from side with cancer, other side cancer free and no node removal.
 Asked: 1/26/2012 I''m 33 years old and have dense fibrous breasts.
 Asked: 12/24/2011 What are the chances of developing lymphedema from having one lymph node in the armpit removed..
 Asked: 12/23/2011 IS there a way to control upper arm/shoulder lymphedema? I have tried everything and nothing seems to help. I may get a flexitouch pump...
 Asked: 11/30/2011 Was is the latest advice regarding lymphedema prevention and compression sleeve for air travel if one does not have lymphedema? History of mastectomy,...
 Asked: 11/8/2011 I was diagnosed with breast cancer about a year ago.
 Asked: 11/4/2011 my cancer is pt2n1 (mi) mx left breast mastectomy invasive lobular.
 Asked: 10/26/2011 Hello, My Mother, who is 78 years old, is currently an In-Home Hospice patient, but let me tell you what she has overcome since 8/23/11...
 Asked: 10/11/2011 I had 13 lymph nodes removed from my left arm 16 years ago.
 Asked: 10/6/2011 I have mild lymphedema in my left arm.
 Asked: 10/4/2011 I am having problems with a full-thickness skin necrosis 1 month post bilateral mastectomy and bilateral SNB without reconstruction.
 Asked: 8/14/2011 I think my note was confusing. I had an open wound 3 yrs.
 Asked: 8/13/2011 I am a 14 yr. breast cancer survivor.
 Asked: 8/1/2011 I am a 19-year survivor of Stage II breast cancer who had 14 lymph nodes removed during surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation.
 Asked: 7/25/2011 Breast cancer 2004, 0/16 nodes, ER+PR+HER-,grade 3, stage 1, rads, Arimidex 5 years.
 Asked: 7/19/2011 I had a mastectomy in 1997 before they did SNB so I had 9 lymph nodes removed.
 Asked: 7/18/2011 I am taking a Yoga class designed for breast cancer survivors and have concerns about the temperature of the room, which is extremely hot with...
 Asked: 7/18/2011 I am 49 and have been diagnosed with DCIS (stage 0, low-intermediate growth) in the left breast.
 Asked: 7/12/2011 Is it safe to do a SNB on both sides? I had 3 lymoh nodes removed in Jan after being dx w/DCIS in Jan w/mastectomy, and had no issues.
 Asked: 7/9/2011 Can i fly after a mastecomy?
 Asked: 6/24/2011 Hello, I am a nurse educator in Ohio, and I had another nurse ask me about wrapping a leg with lymphedema.
 Asked: 6/23/2011 Hello, my son, now age 22 months, was born wt congenital primary lymphedema (half of his face, both arms and hands, right leg), diagnosed when...
 Asked: 6/20/2011 Our grand-daughter 10yrs old, just had some tests and been diagnosed with Lymphedema in her leg.
 Asked: 6/11/2011 Do you have a mapping system for the surgeons to prevent post operative lymphedema?
 Asked: 6/8/2011 What is the best way to manage left arm lymphedema while sleeping? Compression sleeve or wrapping? I am very fortunate to not have any hand swelling.
 Asked: 6/6/2011 Good evening, I have secondary lymphedema of the left leg since 1994.
 Asked: 5/10/2011 I had breast cancer 4/2006 and had bilateral mastectomy and 5/2011 dr found 2 lymph nodes enlarged under arm pit on the side I had breast cancer.
 Asked: 4/27/2011 Hi, Is the precaution against needle sticks in the affected arm specific to the veins (such as IV''s or blood draws)...
 Asked: 4/26/2011 Hi, I have a tendon or nerve under my arm that sticks way out now.
 Asked: 4/18/2011 My daughter who is now 30 had a 7.8 centimeter cancer removed from her breast.
 Asked: 4/15/2011 I am also responding to the tennis player and to the wonderful John Hopkins team who responds to all of our questions.
 Asked: 4/12/2011 Just responding to the gal who wanted to know about playing tennis after surgery.
 Asked: 4/8/2011 I have been a tennis player for over 20 years and it is the only exercise that I truly enjoy.
 Asked: 3/19/2011 I had breast cancer 12 years ago on my left breast and quite a few lymph nodes were removed.
 Asked: 3/8/2011 I had three axillary lymph nodes removed 4 days ago with approximate 3 1/2 in.
 Asked: 2/24/2011 I had B mastectomy ( L side 7 nodes removed (- )for CA and R side 1 node (-)for CA) 12/30/10, currently with expanders in place.
 Asked: 2/24/2011 I was diagnosed with 3A ILC and had 9 lymph nodes removed with 5 being positive for cancer.
 Asked: 2/22/2011 I will be having a sentinel node biopsy soon and want to be prepared to prevent lymphodema.
 Asked: 2/18/2011 Lymphedema, Peritoneal Dialysis, TherapistMy mom-in-law is being treated for lymphedema--swelling of both legs.
 Asked: 2/14/2011 I had sentinal node biopsy and then axillary node disection since sentinal node was malignant.
 Asked: 2/14/2011 Lily, I had two lymph nodes removed (SN + 1 more)during surgery for BC in my left breast.
 Asked: 2/7/2011 I had a bilat mastectomy 11/2011 with 3 lymph nodes removed on the Right side-- so far no lymphedema but I am wondering if when...
 Asked: 1/29/2011 Is kinesio taping as effective as compression bandaging in reducing arm swelling due to removal of axillary lymph nodes?
 Asked: 1/20/2011 Had double mastectomies for DCIS (one prophylactic) with reconstruction.
 Asked: 12/29/2010 I was DX and treated for DCIS w/Microinvasion in Aug 06.
 Asked: 12/25/2010 Five weeks out from double mastectomy and expanders in-i have a small knot of swelling under my right rib cage upper abdomen? Could this be...
 Asked: 12/13/2010 I will be having breast surgery with axillary node dissection (there has already been a needle biopsy and PET scan that confirm several positive nodes)
 Asked: 11/17/2010 I have read that the heat from hot tubs is not good for lymphedema.Are electric blankets okay to use, or is the heat also not...
 Asked: 11/11/2010 I had DCIS, a lumpectomy which showed Stage 1b IDC 8mm which dictated my second lumpectomy.
 Asked: 11/11/2010 I had 4 lymphnodes removed in May 2010.
 Asked: 11/1/2010 I had 2 lumpectomies, SNB removing 10 lymph nodes and radiation, and developed lymphedema within a short time of completing all treatment.
 Asked: 10/25/2010 Dear Lil,thank you for your quick answer, I did not have reconstruction at the time i did not wanted any, but I did go to...
 Asked: 10/25/2010 I had bilateral mastectomy May 5th , 2008 and had 23 nodes removed from my righ arm, 2 were positive.
 
 
 
 
 

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