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Susan Monroe
09/23/08

Is lymphedema common after a simple lumpectomy and what is the treatment?

In January of 2008  I had a lumpectomy done and then received chemo from Feb 1st to April1 (total 4 treatments three weeks apart). My radiation followed and was completed by July1st (36 treatments). Two weeks after my lumpectomy on my right breast I developed severe swelling of the right…

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