Lymphodoema

So pleased it has turned out ok. Sorry about the L.

Well done!!!! What a lovely relief.

Glad to hear your news of no return of cancer it's what we all worry about isn't it .
I'm glad charleygirl was able to give you information you needed . Hope you can continue doing things you enjoy .?

Delighted to be able to help.

Thank you everyone. I have heard today that I don't have bone cancer. That's great, but am really annoyed to probably have L. I won't give it the respect of typing it in full!

I have had exactly the kind of detail I needed from Charleygirl.

Isn't GN great for things like this!

Good luck re the results. I have PMed you re treatment options.

pensionpat I'm sorry to hear about this but hopeful that it will all turn out Ok for you. There are a number of other causes of lymphodoema. Many areas now have highly experienced lymphodoema nurses who I am sure will help you to continue to do the things you love.

pension very best of luck. I'm also a breast cancer recoverer, and was sent off for a bone cancer check after having a lot of pain in my leg, but no cancer was found. So fingers crossed. Don't do what I did though. I was due to go on holiday a day after my results, but I was so frightened that it would be cancer I put off hearing the news until after my holiday - result -a miserable holiday. But brilliant news when I got back!

A difficult time for you pat. Good luck and hope the xray results are clear.

I have lymphodema in my right arm after having all the lymph nodes removed during surgery for breast cancer.
I used to wear a very tight and uncomfortable sleeve but gave it up as it was really restricting.
Unless I do something very repetitive and vigorous it doesn't bother me. At times it is larger than the other arm but I don't think anyone notices. Good luck with the diagnosis and the leg.

Sorry, heave no knowledge of the condition but I am sure someone else will. Just a thought, if you cannot kneel down in the future what about having some raised beds created? They can look lovely and no kneeling!