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What Is The Cause Of Swelling In My Foot And Arm After Breast Cancer?

I had breast cancer 5 years ago.Just now(last8 month). my hand has been swelling and my left foot.Now the swelling is starting to move up my arm . My ankle and foot swell. could tis be lympadema after 5 years? I have had it xrayed twice, No one seems to know wha this is.
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Dear,
Xray will not show anything. you must have undergone surgery as will as radiation therapy for breast cancer. Mild lymphedema of the arm due to radiation is a delayed process and can happen even after five years, but for edema of the leg you have to rule out other causes through an internist.
Dr. J. Ticku
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What Is The Cause Of Swelling In My Foot And Arm After Breast Cancer?

Dear, Xray will not show anything. you must have undergone surgery as will as radiation therapy for breast cancer. Mild lymphedema of the arm due to radiation is a delayed process and can happen even after five years, but for edema of the leg you have to rule out other causes through an internist. Dr. J. Ticku