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5238644 tn?1366060777

myegoisgone

what is it called when your lymphnodes are removed due to being cancerous. and then you live with that extremity to be swollen for life.
Just disgusted!
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5238644 tn?1366060777
Thank you for your kind words. But, I'm not sure this is true in my case. I have lived with this extreme edema since 1996. Today it's larger than ever. I wish it would go away. I would even consider amputating at this point.It's very, very depressing.
myegoisgone
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4859844 tn?1360130470
Yes he's right wait for sometime it'll soon recovers itself.
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2059648 tn?1439766665
That doesn't always happen. I had some of mine removed due to cancer and
had no edema in that extremity.  It's be 13 years and I don't have any problems with swelling. Don't put the horse before the cart.  Give it some
time and your ego will be waiting for you.
Best To You
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