My BC treatments have included neoadjuvant endocrine therapy (Anastrozole), lumpectomy including ALND, 33 IMRTs, and ongoing adjuvant endocrine therapy. Half way through radiation treatments, my elbow, wrist, and middle fingers began to develop swelling. I contacted a local certified lymphedema therapist and was measured for a compression sleeve, and also purchased an off-the-shelf compression glove. Four weeks after finishing RT, I picked up my compression garments. On the 3 day of prescribed wear, my shoulder felt stiff, and shoulder and side felt sensitive to touch. When I showered that evening, I noticed swelling in my breast. My CLT told me to stop wearing the sleeve, but did not respond to my request for additional help and advice. I feel like the sleeve did what it was meant to do, compress the fluid up and out of my arm; but then it seems to me that the fluid did not drain away, but rather pooled in my shoulder, axilla, side, and breast. The suggested exercises aggravate the swelling, especially in my shoulder. I back off for a few days, and lean in again hoping to develop tolerance and find relief. I have tried self massage, and only now, 6 weeks after removing my compression garments, am I feeling some relief in my shoulder. I've been reading about radiation induced fibrosis, vitamin E, and pentoxifylline. Survivorship care is not good in my community. Oncologists know about cancer care, but not as much about lymphedema, fibrosis and survivorship issues. I don't know where to get care and answers. What kind of physician or therapist should I be looking for for help with this uncomfortable and activity-limiting swelling.

Thanks Jenn. You always provide clear and wonderful content. I've learned so much from watching. Happy Holidays.

Great info from you, as always. Thanks for your dedication to breast cancer patients. Much appreciated.

Thank you Jen, being measured well I think makes all the difference.

Thank you for an important discussion. Much appreciated.

Thank you!

Thank you Jenn great Information. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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So helpful! Thanks!

I am tolerating a light compression sleeve well, but when I go hiking or walking long distances, my fingers/hand swells (as it did before I ever got breast cancer). Should I remove the sleeve when that happens?

What can you wear if you have primary lymphedema?

Thanks for this video.. I just want to ask whats different between bandaging and compression garment (sleeve)? In details plz,,

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Can a sleeve prevent lymphodema? Im currently in a compression bra for seroma following DMX but headed to radiation next week and hoping the sleeve can prevent it.

Hello Mam, my mother getting swelling at lower hand part near to elbow and at nuckel part after wearing compression sleeves. Before wearing it there was no swelling. Please guide what to do?

Will there ever be time when I don't have to wear it anymore? It's such a pain to put on and singles me out as a weak person in a crowd. Just asking.