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Breast cancer survivor bilateral mastectomy sentinel node removed on cancerous side now have arm and trunk swelling on non affected side is this norm?

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Lymphedema: Sounds like lymphedema even though a SLN biopsy/dissection was not done (?) on the non affected side. Ask to see a lymphedema specialist for help.

Answered 5/12/2014

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