I am due to have three weeks rads starting 26th jan and I am concerned about the possible effects of the rads on my right arm and back which is sore and swollen(Lymphoedema) I am also worried about the likeyhood of fibrosis on my scar tissue ( masectomy last Aug )
I really don’t want any more nasty surprises as I don’t feel I was given enough information before the removal of 8 Lymph nodes when I had the masectomy.
Information / suggestions / other expereriences all most appreciated.
Thanks RR
Hi Rose
Hate posting in a rush, but didn’t want to say nothing…
Radoitherapy CAN make lymphoedema worse, but doesn’t always. It must depend, I think, on where exactly it is targeted.
You sound very uncomfortable, if you haven’t a referral to a lymphoedema clinic yet, then I urge you to jump up and down, stamp your feet, do whatever is necessary to get one asap - don’t let anyone fob you off.
Take care
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Hi Bahons2
I have been to the Lymphodema clinic and have had a compression sleeve fitted which has helped a great deal. I guess I’m just getting twitchy about the side effects of the rads. I do not want any more nasty surprises!!
Thanks for your help
RR