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A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 29 2:13pm | Replies (27)

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@claudiaovando1

I am 43 and I had the same procedure as you, but mine was stage 1 with clear nodes and margines in only one surgery. Stage 0 is highly curable though, so dont worry too much, anyway, I didn't developed cording until 4 weeks after the surgery and Lymphedema 3 months after radiation. My surgery recovery wasn't bad I fell fine almost the entired time after surgery, but I was able to do weights at the gym after 6 weeks. The lymphedema is a real thing after radiation. It's not as bad for me, but it goes and comes back on and off. I go to the OT (occupational Therapy) to get my lymph nodes drainage manually. I am on Lupron and Letrozole and the medication side effects has done to me more than the surgery or radiation ever did. Good luck and keep us updated.

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I understand I have Stage 1 since they found 2 mm cancer after my lumpectomy. I am rather scared of getting Lymphedema but only the Sentinel node was taken so I hope I don’t have to worry about that. I had never heard of cording but I just looked it up. Hoping not to get that either but it looks rather possible for anyone who has even had the sentinel node removed. Thought I would know shortly after the biopsy if I would develop Lymphedema but sounds like that isn’t the case. I guess I will take 1 step at a time. Thx for sharing your experiences.