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Post treatment support for monitoring side effects.
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Aug 5 12:09pm | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH LEG LYMPHEDEMA ALMOST 3 YEARS AFTER TREATMENT FOR ENDOMETRIAL CANCER.
I am wondering how others have managed this.
-The idea of wearing a full leg compression garment for the rest of my life, 24/7 really threw me for a loop. Will I have to purchase all new pants if I tend to wear tight jeans? (I don’t wear skirts & dresses.) How uncomfortable are these “stockings”? Can I take a break from them for a special occasion? What if I was a swimmer? (I’m not.)
-How am I supposed to keep my leg elevated above my heart if I’m not a contortionist? 🎪
-What about managing the psychological piece, ie the now constant reminder of cancer hell?
Any hints and help will be appreciated. Obviously, I will have to adapt to a new normal, but I’m finding that I’m upset about yet another side effect of treatment, one that will be more difficult to hide than others.
Thank you in advance for sharing experiences and suggestions.
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Have your doctor get you set up with an Occupational Therapist who does lymphedema massage. This treatment keeps lymphedema in control. I have lymphedema and I do wear knee high compression stockings but my condition has improved so much, I don’t wear them all the time. Wishing you the best.