I was told last week at the oncologist that I am able to massage my lymph edema myself in my right breast. But mine is a smaller area.

Beth after I had Proton Radation in MAY I was told by the Dr to find a Lymphdema massage therapist...... Which I did went two a week for a month then one time a week and will stop the 1st of September sHe also had me start Castor oil packs Which have helped to soften the scar tissue ALOT Its not fun but I leave them on for 30 minutes and watch a movie 3 times week ....... IF you still have ?s pls reach out.

I had a double mastectomy on may 1st. My left breast was the one affected but I chose the double mastectomy. I had lymph nodes removed and now have swelling and numbness under my left arm a. My left chest is painful to touch. I started physical therapy but the doctor paused it due to radiation burns. Radiation does aggravate the swelling and numbness due to lymphadema. If you had lymph nodes removed. You should see your doctor maybe physical therapy would be helpful.

Thank you. I will look into this.