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A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 29, 2024 | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
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.
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The biopsy will not tell you if you will develop lymphedema or cording or both. That will be your body reaction to the procedure and like I mentioned it doesn't happened right away. It can happen months after like mine, but yes every body react diferent to the procedures, so the best you can do for yourself is take one day at a time and see how your body reacts to it. The side effects can happen right away or it can happen months after.