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What Is The Treatment For Cervical Cancer?
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my name is Linda, I had cervical cancer surgery in the year 2000
and since I have suffered with swelling in the lower regions of my body. The surgeon said, I should have no problem. This tells me that he lied to me. My Gynecologist asked me if I wanted to see a counselor why? I exercise, I do skin brushing on a regular basis for the lymphatic system. put my feet up and use some pressure points to no avail. For one week traveling from Houston to Ireland I had no swelling, however, when I arrived in London it was back and has never left. Any suggestions?
my name is Linda, I had cervical cancer surgery in the year 2000
and since I have suffered with swelling in the lower regions of my body. The surgeon said, I should have no problem. This tells me that he lied to me. My Gynecologist asked me if I wanted to see a counselor why? I exercise, I do skin brushing on a regular basis for the lymphatic system. put my feet up and use some pressure points to no avail. For one week traveling from Houston to Ireland I had no swelling, however, when I arrived in London it was back and has never left. Any suggestions?
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
The lymphedema from the cervical cancer treatment cannot be cured completely. However the swelling might be controlled with the help of compression wear like stockings. There is excess lymphatic fluid that is occupying the spaces below the skin. This occurs from stage I through stage III. You might still be having stage I of the condition if it is intermittent. It is good that you are having sessions of skin brushing and that will help a long way in your treatment.
You might discuss the use of compression garments to keep the swelling down when you are on travel and should you develop swelling at any point in time. Please choose your pressure garment carefully. Please do not worry.
Thanks for writing in.
The lymphedema from the cervical cancer treatment cannot be cured completely. However the swelling might be controlled with the help of compression wear like stockings. There is excess lymphatic fluid that is occupying the spaces below the skin. This occurs from stage I through stage III. You might still be having stage I of the condition if it is intermittent. It is good that you are having sessions of skin brushing and that will help a long way in your treatment.
You might discuss the use of compression garments to keep the swelling down when you are on travel and should you develop swelling at any point in time. Please choose your pressure garment carefully. Please do not worry.
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