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A Swollen Vein In The Armpit After Two Months Of Surgery Can Be A Sign Of Lymphadema?

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Huntington Beach, CA

I had two lymph nodes removed

March 6, 2020
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A MyBCTeam Member

Have Oncologist set you up with Lymphedema specialist who can help and also give you some PT as well.

March 18, 2020
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you girls!!

March 6, 2020
A MyBCTeam Member

Yes, that is cording. You need to get a referral from your surgeon for a lymphedema specialist. It can be managed. Try not to lift anything heavy in the meantime.

March 6, 2020
A MyBCTeam Member

I think I read this is called cording

March 6, 2020

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