Breast cancer
posted by Helen Harding
14 March 2017

Swelling hand

Last reply: 23 March 2017 11:11

My mam was diagnosed with breast cancer but her hand swelled up really bad the cancer is spread to armpit has this happened to anyone else what can I expect

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commented by Irish Cancer Society
23 March 2017

23 March 2017 11:11
Hi Helen, sorry to hear about your mams breast cancer, this must be difficult for you. Your mum may be experiencing Lymphoedema, have a look at our information here. If you want to have a chat to a nurse you can call the Cancer Nurseline 1800 200 700 Mon- Fri 10 – 4pm Cancer Nurse
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