 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,264 Likes: 5 | Hi sorry I was away for a few days - back now - I agree with Anne - I don't think swelling is a minor issue. Fluids just sitting there, can hurt, and cause other issues - if you can get the lymphedema to subside it's great, same with physio... It a use it or lose it thing. Working at getting your arm strength and neck back is very important. my surgeon said he highly recommends it.
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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