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How To Treat Lymphedema On Left Arm With History Of Breast Cancer?

I had breast cancer in my left breast 3 years ago. I had chemo and radiation, then surgery. No mastectomy. I am having lymphedema on my left arm right now. Within the last two days I have felt one knot then today the second one popped up close to my collarbone. These are both on the left side. Should I go to my oncologist to have them checked out?
Fri, 16 Oct 2015
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Hello dear. Yes you need to get biopsied those knots if they look like lymph node. It is must to check for relapse of disease.
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How To Treat Lymphedema On Left Arm With History Of Breast Cancer?

Hello dear. Yes you need to get biopsied those knots if they look like lymph node. It is must to check for relapse of disease. Take care Thanks