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carneys point, NJ

Has anyone had to wear a compression sleeve to reduce risk of lymphadema during radiation?

December 22, 2014
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I preventively wear a compression sleeve when I'm working out with weights. My BS recommended I also wear one when traveling by airplane.

December 22, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

I wore one preventative lay when working out.

December 24, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member thanks I hope so too

December 31, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member I'm glad that you are able to usually control it most of the time. I am hoping wearing the sleeve preventively will help avoid getting it.

December 31, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member I've been wearing it for several hrs each day as a precaution. It's a pain in the butt to wear but I'm trying to do what I can to reduce the risk of getting lymphadema.

December 30, 2014

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