lymphodema

Hello Pinkaster, welcome to the forum. I am very sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with cancer. It is different in every individual what to expect and how it influences their capabilities. I don't really think it would be a good idea to think of the worst case possibilities. What does your doctor say about this?

Hi Hamsa, Thanks for a quick reply to my first post. My doctor told me I "could" have problems with this for the rest of my life. (He also told me 3 weeks ago that my tumor "could" be cancer.)
I'm trying to find out as much information as possible so that I can be pro-active, not re-active. I want to know as much as possible before my sugery so that I can make sure that the most current techniques are used to minimize future problems.

Hi Pinkaster, for one or another obscure reason I don't know what happened but your first posting "disappeared" (I probably did something wrong - excuse me please)


I understand you, I know lymphoedema happens after treatment in the armpits. You can help prevent it by not puting too much strain on the lymphatic system, like avoiding infections or inflammations at the treated place and avoiding wounds, like cuts etc. and insect bites/stings. Also it can be helpful to exercise but you have to take care not to over-exercise because that can be harmful. Usually a physiotherapist can advise the exercises beneficial for preventing lymphoedema.

Hi Hamsa,
This is Debbie Baker. No I am not shy at all!!! I just joined the other night. I don't know anything about lymphodema. I just had my sentinel node removed, no cancer was found! So I haven't had any trouble with this issue yet, hopefully I won't. I know however, that exercise is wonderful for your immune system. I am a group exercise instructor. I started teaching again 2 mos after finishing my chemo. It was hard at first. That was in Sept. I teach 2 senior fit classes and a spinning class. As for finding out every bit of info on the inter-net made me a nervous wreck. I had to give it to God and trust that he would take care of me and my life was a gift from him. I was given lemons and I made lemonade!

Hello Debbie, welcome to the forum I am glad you joined here.

This sort of confirms what I tried to say above. Exercise IS important. It is good you are an exercise instructor so you are more or less knowledgeable of which exercises are good and which are not and the frequency they should be performed in.

I think the internet offers a lot of information, valuable etc. but indeed when concentrating on the worst it can turn someone into a wreck.

I'm glad to hear you're doing good

Dear Debbie, I am Debbie too, I have Lymphedema and breast cancer. There is a This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it group that I am in that helps me and others learn. I got lymphedema from them checking other places for cancer. I hope you are doing better. I will be praying for you. Hugs, Debbie

Debbie I would like to organize this place as well into getting a support group for eachother. Do you have any ideas how to go about that? I would like people to feel comfortable here and help each other.

Hi Friends, I am very happy I found out I dont have lung cancer. Its like you said Debbie its a very scarey world when you are dealing with cancer. I have had 3 and lymphedema. I rely on God also to get me threw. I love the way you stay busy and learn. Please let me know I will help you find out more so we care win! We are Winners, Good luck! Debbie too
PS Come and talk with us on New beginning( we talk about alot and I would love to see how you keep yourself going.

Post edited by: footprintsangel, at: 2008/06/12 04:58

Debbie, I think that calls for a celebration I am very happy for you.

I hope and know you will thoroughly enjoy your new beginning.

Hi Debbie, How are you doing lately, I hope you are doing? I hope everything is going well. Please I hope you will let me know how you are doing. Take care, Debbie too!

Post edited by: footprintsangel, at: 2008/07/07 04:44

Yes. I also hope Debbie (Bakerboyzmom) will let us know how she is doing now.