RE16's Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Experience
Procedure or Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
This procedure happened during the same operation for the lumpectomy (97). I had 24 nodes removed and in the underarm area of my left arm. I am going to be very honest with you here and tell you my results, but before I do that I want you to know that I would do it all the same because these procedures saved my life!
As a result of the node dissection with the vast amount of radiation that I had (16 weeks) I ended up with lymphedema of my left arm and a lot of neurology problems in my left hand. It can be quite painful and troublesome but I am still here and that is where the rubber meets the road so to speak. In the end it was worth it.
- Went as Expected:
- Strongly Disagree
- Minimal Recovery:
- Strongly Disagree
- Minimal Side Effects:
- Strongly Disagree
- Minimal Impact to Daily Life:
- Strongly Disagree