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Question 3 months ago
flkid posted a questionProstate Cancer
When they remove the prostrate they also remove the lymph nodes, I heard that this can cause swelling of the legs?
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Answered Question 3 months ago
DaveWaz answered
This is a good questions and I am surprised nobody has weighed in yet. I'm going to see if I can find someone to comment. Perhaps @saltermd may have thoughts on this.
Thanks, and stay strong!
Answered Question 2 months ago
MichaelV answered
Had the procedure and did not suffer from any leg swelling but read what else happened to my after my surgery. Hope all goes well with your procedure. I'm pulling for ya.
Michael
Answered Question 2 months ago
nancyjac answered
Lymphodema can be a side effect of lymph node removal due to blockages in the lymph system. It is most common in breast cancer with node removal in the armpit area, and even then, statistically it occurs only in 10-25% of those cases.