Breast Lymphoedema

[KellyMc]

Hi Sparkle i am delighted for you. So glad you got good news. Take care xx

[Sparkle-at-50]

Hi KellyMc

Doctor at hospital says my swelling is a normal side effect of rads and nothing to worry about. 

Hope you're doing okay.

Sparkle xxx

[KellyMc]

Hi Lynne, sorry to read you are having treatment but im glad the post has helped put your mind at ease. Hopefully you will get the best of care. xx

[lynnegail]

Hi i thought too i had lymphenea just had results of second op now on hormone tabs then on to radiation and my skin around nipple is like oramge peel thought they hadnt got it all but reading your coments help put my mind at rest thankyou still sore and tender after 2 weeks have course penicilan at moment  lynnegail

[KellyMc]

Hi Sparkle, looking forward to hearing how you get on. xx

[Sparkle-at-50]

Thanks KellyMc.

My boob is only slightly swollen and it's not sore at all so hopefully not lymphoedema.  I'll also have a look at the other thread. Will let you know what happens.

Sparkle

xxx 

[KellyMc]

Hi Lottie Thanks for letting me know about the other thread. I will have a look on there. As you say, its not very common at all so any advice is greatly appreciated. Regards. Kelly

[lottie63]

Hello KellyMc

                      I have breast & arm lymphodema also, there are a few of us who participate on the Lymphodema thread in undergoing treatment section, not many ladies seem to get lymphodema in the breast but there are a few , Mine is settled at the moment, saying that it is still swollen and pink but always is unfortunately ...but my last flare up was a few months ago when it was red and tender, join us on the thread if you need any advice or just for a chat 

L x

[KellyMc]

Hi Sparkle, I was very swollen and sore for months. I was told it was scar tissue or hormones until I was eventually diagnosed. I had a biopsy and ultrasound scan done which confirmed lymphoedema. My specialist has said its because of the rads. Its also caused by the removal of the lymph nodes which means the fluid cant drain naturally. Hopefully this will help. Will you let me know how you get on. xx

[Sparkle-at-50]

Hi Kelly Mc

Can I ask what symptons you had and how you were diagnosed? I'm asking because my treated boob has swollen so it is now larger than the other one. I went to the GP and she said she would refer me back to breast clinic as she was unsure what was normal after rads. Hope someone is able to answer your query.

Sparkle

xxx 

[KellyMc]

I have recently been diagnosed with breast lymphoedema and attending hospital weekly for drainage and I wear compression garments. I find the treatment painful for a few days after and am just wondering if any other people have had a similar experience?