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luv2garden created topic: Can you have REGULAR massage when you have lymphedema?
Before cancer touched my life I used to get regular back massages to relieve tension in my shoulders and neck. I get tension headaches and only massage will relieve them.
Now that I have lymphedema ...
luv2garden commented on The Book Nook
OK, it's official! I am addicted to Kobo!
I got my Kobo about a month ago and have read about 35 books since then...that's a record for me. It's like I can't get enough...
luv2garden added a vote for poll What is your favourite thing about Spring? Check all that may apply.
luv2garden added a vote for poll How has cancer affected your spirituality/religious beliefs?
luv2garden replied to topic: Radiation
Hello,

From my experience (in Ontario), you are not IN a machine. I found it was a lot like getting an Xray. You are never surrounded by a machine but rather it moves around you. I was in a large r...
luv2garden replied to topic: taping
Thank you for the information. I will be sure to ask my massage therapist.
luv2garden commented on What A Time ...
I have completed my treatments (only needed 16 radiation treatments and NO chemo) I am now almost 2 years cancer free and continue to enjoy every day, one day at a time. We only have today and I'm making the most of it. Hope your mom is feeling better.
luv2garden replied to topic: radiation tattoo
Hello,
I'm sure by now you will have received your radiation tattoos. For me, it felt like a small pin prick. They do look like freckles but everytime I notice one, it reminds me of my journey wi...
luv2garden commented on What A Time ...
I am sorry that your mom is having such a hard time with this. I too suffer from depression since the age of 21 (30 years now!). I was lucky as when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2010 I went the other way and became calm and serene. I just knew that regardless of the outcome it would be OK. I tried to take one day at a time and let go...
I hope your mom finds some sort of peace and serenity in all this. Enjoy every day with her and try to support her if you can. My thought are with both you and your mom.
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luv2garden replied to topic: Kinesio tape
Hello Brandy,
What part of the country are you in? I am in Kingston, Ontario...I also have arm lymphedema as a result of axilliary dissection and radiation following breast cancer. I have a sleeve a...
luv2garden replied to topic: Good news update
congratulations!
I did not need chemo but had 16 rounds of radiation (finished August 2010). Hope all goes well for you.
luv2garden replied to topic: The E-Reader Debate
Hello everyone,

I have not been on cancerconnection in a while so I have MISSED OUT on this group. I am and have been an avid reader since the age of 6! I love books, any type of books, from histor...
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luv2garden replied to topic: How is everyone doing?
I spoke to the massage therapist who specialized in lymphema and she said I should not have pain?? She said I should go to emergency to look for blood clot?
I did not injure my hand...it just started...
luv2garden created topic: How is everyone doing?
Hello everyone,
I have noticed that there doesn't seem to be much activity on this group lately.
I myself have not been to this site for a while.
My lymphedema seemed to be under control for ap...

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