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Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 20 9:50am | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
Yes. I had 19 radiation treatments, prone position for left breast. I have not seen a lymphatic doctor. I have not been diagnosed with lymphedema. My mama gram is July 26 for both breast. Dreading this greatly. I’m gonna see if I can find those exercises for lymphatic drainage. I’m been stepping up the exercises, walking, riding my bike, stretching and using treadmill to get in at least 10 minutes 2x a day. It seemed to help me feel better. Wearing a compression bra helps too. Thanks for sharing and advice.
Glenda.
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After surgery and radiation I had swelling and a solid feeling under my breast, around into my armpit and down my arm, range of motion wasn’t great. My oncologist referred me for PT assessment and Lymphedema was diagnosed. I started with daily lymphatic drainage exercises. The sequence of the exercises was emphasised, there are a number of good videos showing how you can do this. I also wear compression tank tops/bras the majority of the time. It all really helps.
Good luck with it all