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| Asked: 5/15/2013
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Doyou use Laser therapy for treating lymphedema at Hopkins? . |
| Asked: 5/9/2013
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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
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1.Is it recommended to wear a compression sleeve when I go for a 45min walk. |
| Asked: 5/2/2013
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Would you be able to recommend a lymphedema clinic/therapist preferably in Delhi or anywhere in india. |
| Asked: 5/1/2013
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Is it necessary to do lymphatic massage and wear compression sleeve and bandage at night with mild lymphedema.. |
| Asked: 5/1/2013
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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
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What are some possible reasons a woman would develop cording 7 years after a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy? Thanks.. |
| Asked: 4/7/2013
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I had a sentinal node biopsy and lumpectomy 7 years ago and have just developed cording in my arm. |
| Asked: 3/1/2013
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I had/have stage 1 breast cancer on my right side. |
| Asked: 2/20/2013
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I had a mastectomy on my right side 12 years ago. |
| Asked: 1/31/2013
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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
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i am 41 and a lymph node was found in my breast via u/s. |
| Asked: 1/28/2013
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I am a 9 year survivor. I had a stage 1, one node removed and radiation. |
| Asked: 1/15/2013
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I have a right lumpectomy and re-excision in Oct. |
| Asked: 12/18/2012
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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
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I had bilateral mastectomy with lymph node removed from both sides. |
| Asked: 10/30/2012
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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
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I have T cell lymphoma about 8years ago and went on chemotherapy . |
| Asked: 10/21/2012
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I was diagnosed with DCIS , and had a lumpectomy (and matching reduction) and SNB 5 days ago . |
| Asked: 9/29/2012
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I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I SHOULD FLY, IT WOULD BE ABOUT AN HOUR FLIGHT. |
| Asked: 9/25/2012
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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
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I am the mother of s 50 year of daughter. |
| Asked: 8/27/2012
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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
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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
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I am a 50 year old female and have had a swollen right thigh for 5 years. |
| Asked: 8/2/2012
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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
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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
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2001 BC stage 2b, 10 nodes removed, 4 positive. |
| Asked: 7/27/2012
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Fifteen years ago I had Stage 1 breast cancer on the left: lumpectomy, 20 nodes removed, radiation. |
| Asked: 7/23/2012
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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
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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
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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
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The last post you answered was the following: "dno research studies validating thata needle as described would have triggered this. |
| Asked: 6/24/2012
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Thank you for answering my question so promptly. |
| Asked: 6/24/2012
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I had a left breast lumpectomy (IDC, 1.2cm, Grade 2, ER+PR+, Her2-) in August 2011. |
| Asked: 6/22/2012
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I have locally recurrent breast cancer 5 years after having had a mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy. |
| Asked: 6/15/2012
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My friend had a lumpectomy followed by balloon seed radiation & developed lymphedema in her arm within a month post-treatment. |
| Asked: 6/4/2012
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Hello, I''m 40 years old and just a few days ago I had my second mammogram. |
| Asked: 5/28/2012
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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
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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
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The original pathology during my BMX said my lymph nodes were clear. |
| Asked: 4/23/2012
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I have beginnings of fluid swelling in arm after radical mastectomy 9 wks ago. |
| Asked: 4/11/2012
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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
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Lilly, I had bilateral mastectomy with 3 SN removed on the cancer side at JHH. |
| Asked: 3/8/2012
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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
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When wrapping for lymphedema, is it better to wrap plain 50% overlap or use the figure 8 method? |
| Asked: 2/16/2012
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I just had a double mastectomy for atypia hyperplasia. |
| Asked: 2/15/2012
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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
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I''m 33 years old and have dense fibrous breasts. |
| Asked: 12/24/2011
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What are the chances of developing lymphedema from having one lymph node in the armpit removed.. |
| Asked: 12/23/2011
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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
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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
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer about a year ago. |
| Asked: 11/4/2011
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my cancer is pt2n1 (mi) mx left breast mastectomy invasive lobular. |
| Asked: 10/26/2011
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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
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I had 13 lymph nodes removed from my left arm 16 years ago. |
| Asked: 10/6/2011
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I have mild lymphedema in my left arm. |
| Asked: 10/4/2011
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I am having problems with a full-thickness skin necrosis 1 month post bilateral mastectomy and bilateral SNB without reconstruction. |
| Asked: 8/14/2011
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I think my note was confusing. I had an open wound 3 yrs. |
| Asked: 8/13/2011
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I am a 14 yr. breast cancer survivor. |
| Asked: 8/1/2011
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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
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Breast cancer 2004, 0/16 nodes, ER+PR+HER-,grade 3, stage 1, rads, Arimidex 5 years. |
| Asked: 7/19/2011
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I had a mastectomy in 1997 before they did SNB so I had 9 lymph nodes removed. |
| Asked: 7/18/2011
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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
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I am 49 and have been diagnosed with DCIS (stage 0, low-intermediate growth) in the left breast. |
| Asked: 7/12/2011
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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
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Can i fly after a mastecomy? |
| Asked: 6/24/2011
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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
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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
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Our grand-daughter 10yrs old, just had some tests and been diagnosed with Lymphedema in her leg. |
| Asked: 6/11/2011
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Do you have a mapping system for the surgeons to prevent post operative lymphedema? |
| Asked: 6/8/2011
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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
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Good evening, I have secondary lymphedema of the left leg since 1994. |
| Asked: 5/10/2011
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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
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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
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Hi, I have a tendon or nerve under my arm that sticks way out now. |
| Asked: 4/18/2011
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My daughter who is now 30 had a 7.8 centimeter cancer removed from her breast. |
| Asked: 4/15/2011
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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
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Just responding to the gal who wanted to know about playing tennis after surgery. |
| Asked: 4/8/2011
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I have been a tennis player for over 20 years and it is the only exercise that I truly enjoy. |
| Asked: 3/19/2011
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I had breast cancer 12 years ago on my left breast and quite a few lymph nodes were removed. |
| Asked: 3/8/2011
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I had three axillary lymph nodes removed 4 days ago with approximate 3 1/2 in. |
| Asked: 2/24/2011
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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
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I was diagnosed with 3A ILC and had 9 lymph nodes removed with 5 being positive for cancer. |
| Asked: 2/22/2011
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I will be having a sentinel node biopsy soon and want to be prepared to prevent lymphodema. |
| Asked: 2/18/2011
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Lymphedema, Peritoneal Dialysis, TherapistMy mom-in-law is being treated for lymphedema--swelling of both legs. |
| Asked: 2/14/2011
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I had sentinal node biopsy and then axillary node disection since sentinal node was malignant. |
| Asked: 2/14/2011
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Lily, I had two lymph nodes removed (SN + 1 more)during surgery for BC in my left breast. |
| Asked: 2/7/2011
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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
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Is kinesio taping as effective as compression bandaging in reducing arm swelling due to removal of axillary lymph nodes? |
| Asked: 1/20/2011
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Had double mastectomies for DCIS (one prophylactic) with reconstruction. |
| Asked: 12/29/2010
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I was DX and treated for DCIS w/Microinvasion in Aug 06. |
| Asked: 12/25/2010
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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
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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
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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
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I had DCIS, a lumpectomy which showed Stage 1b IDC 8mm which dictated my second lumpectomy. |
| Asked: 11/11/2010
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I had 4 lymphnodes removed in May 2010. |
| Asked: 11/1/2010
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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
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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
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I had bilateral mastectomy May 5th , 2008 and had 23 nodes removed from my righ arm, 2 were positive. |
