Question 1

what's the outlook for lymphedema from breast cancer?

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Good : Get good rehab and wear your sleeve. It should improve and get better over time. www.drlugo.com.

Question 2

if woman has lymphedema (first time ever) caused by breast cancer (15 yrs ago), can lump on breast be swollen lymph node or is cancer more likely?

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Not lymph node: There really are no lymph nodes in breast tissue. Bumps in the breast could be from cystic nodule or another breast cancer. I would recommend seeing your doctor to evaluate your axillary lymph nodes with respect to the lymphedema.

Question 3

diagnosed with shingles 5 days ago; have lymphedema on 1 arm from removal of 30 breast cancer involved lymph nodes - what if shingles spreads to arm?

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Secondary infection: Good news is that shingles always follows set patterns. The outbreaks follow the course of a sensory nerve. So, if the outbreak isn't now near the arm, it is very unlikely that it will go there. You can search online for shingles dermatomes to see the patterns. If it does make it to your arm, secondary infection is your biggest concern. Be careful the blisters do not pop and become infected.

Question 4

i had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation for stage 1 breast cancer. 4 lymph nodes were removed and found negative. i am 1 year out and have no lymphedema. am i able to go into a hot tub or sauna and if so, should i limit the amount of time?

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A hot tub may: cause some serious skin changes in the radiated area.  Radiated tissue becomes hypo-vascular ( much less blood flow) and prone to injury much more so than non radiated tissue.  I would recommend against a hot tub.  But that is just my opinion.

Question 5

my lymph node under my right armpit is swollen, painful, yet mobile. i just returned from costa rica yesterday and have open cuts, an infected scrape, and a mother with breast cancer/lymphedema. should i be worried about infection with no fever?

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Yes: You don't need to have fever with infection, the other signs of infection are present. You want to see your doctor for examination and Rx medications, as for family history of breast cancer, that's irrelevant at the moment, best wishes

Question 6

is there a cure yet for secondary lymphadema after breast cancer.  i am stage 2 now.

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Family practice : If you had a mastectomy they probably removed the lymph nodes to determine spread. In doing so the drainage system is disrupted. You will develop edema and swelling more easily. I don't know of any cure however.

Question 7

got 4 symptoms of breast cancer so do i have it?

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See a doctor: I'm not sure what you mean by 4 symptoms of breast cancer. If you have anything that makes you worried about that disease get to a doctor asap. You may have nothing to worry about, but you are not the one to make that judgement. Also if you do have breast cancer, the earlier the treatment, the better.

Question 8

symptoms of breast cancer? can 18y/o be at risk?

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Remote chances: Cancer of breast is  very very rare at the age of 19 , and  is an unlikely self diagnosis , see your doctor for examination and  assurance .

Question 9

can you tell me which are the symptoms of breast cancer?

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Mass: Mass in breast. Overlying skin changes like thickening or peak d'orange, bloody nipple discharge. Adenopathy in the armpits.

Question 10

can you give me suggestions on symptoms of breast cancer?

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Any change in breast: A mass can present deep in the breast or it can be up against the skin causing skin changes. Bloody nipple discharge is also something to investigate. You need to do a monthly self breast exam. Feel for any changes. You know your breasts better than anyone. Any mass consult with your doctor. Starting at age 40 a yearly mammogram is recommended. See your doctor at least once a year.

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Diagnosed with shingles 5 days ago; have lymphedema on 1 arm from removal of 30 breast cancer involved lymph nodes - what if shingles spreads to arm?

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I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation for stage 1 breast cancer. 4 lymph nodes were removed and found negative. i am 1 year out and have no lymphedema. am i able to go into a hot tub or sauna and if so, should i limit the amount of time?

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My lymph node under my right armpit is swollen, painful, yet mobile. i just returned from costa rica yesterday and have open cuts, an infected scrape, and a mother with breast cancer/lymphedema. should i be worried about infection with no fever?

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Is there a cure yet for secondary lymphadema after breast cancer. i am stage 2 now.

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Got 4 symptoms of breast cancer so do i have it?

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Symptoms of breast cancer? can 18y/o be at risk?

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Can you tell me which are the symptoms of breast cancer?

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