After being seen by Dr. Peacock, he concluded that there is more growth in the right axilla (arm pit). It can be surgically removed and then treated with radiation or hold off and change to another chemo treatment (CTLA-4). With removal and radiation, there is a 30 % chance the I will come down with lymphoedema .
Lymphoedema is a chronic swelling that occurs when lymph fluid does not fully drain away from the tissues. Excess fluid builds up and causes swelling (oedema), because it is unable to drain away as normal. Lymphoedema may be extremely debilitating and although it cannot be cured, treatments often involving exercise, compression bandaging and massage can arrest the condition. Early detection and therefore early treatment are critical to providing the best patient outcome.
Decisions … Decisions
Right now, I can deal with the intermittence pain and a small lose of circulation to my right arm.
No pain, no gain.
I hope Dr. Kirkwood has something up his sleeve.
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