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Are Throbbing Arms And Swelling Post Radical Mastectomy A Cause For Concern?
I just spoke to my sister on the phone. Several years ago she had a radical mastectomy due to breast cancer. She was telling me that her arm throbs when she tried to sleep. She said it is not noticeable when she is up, but is swollen. I encouraged her to go to the Dr..
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Hello,
Yes, throbbing arms and swelling post radical mastectomy are a cause for concern. Depending on the primary diagnosis she underwent mastectomy, it could be a relapse affecting the lymphatic pathways. So, she needs to see her caring oncologist as soon as possible to re-evaluate and get some tests done for appropriate diagnosis and treatment strategy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Yes, throbbing arms and swelling post radical mastectomy are a cause for concern. Depending on the primary diagnosis she underwent mastectomy, it could be a relapse affecting the lymphatic pathways. So, she needs to see her caring oncologist as soon as possible to re-evaluate and get some tests done for appropriate diagnosis and treatment strategy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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