Monday, July 9, 2012

Sorry that I haven't posted anything for almost 2 months now. Chemotherapy is over. Yeah!!!!!! I thought everything was going to get back to normal but then it happened. My arm and hand has swollen up to twice the size. The dreaded lymphedema struck. I went to the CTRC and they wrote the order for a physical therapist on May 20th. Didn't get to see one until July 6th. Apparently there is a shortage here in San Antonio of therapist that are certified from lymphedema massage on breast cancer survivors. The therapist did the massage and taught my daughter how to do it at home but unfortunately I haven't gotten any relief. It is still huge. Have two more appointments scheduled the week after next. Maybe after those the swelling will go down. Sigh!!!!