Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

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Does the numbness and feeling of swelling ever go away? I'm just curious.

The area just below my underarm and where the side of my breast should be

still feels numb and, just funny, you know. Not painful like after surgery,

just kind of like jello and a weird kind of numb, like when it's itchy and

you go to scratch it you can't really feel being scratched. I hope I'm

making sense. I'm just wondering, more like hoping, does that feeling ever

go away?

LICS

June

" The best protection any woman can have...is courage. " Cady

Stanton

Secular Breast Cancer Support group:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

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June, I still don't have the right feelings on the back of my arm, under my arm and a little on the back.

Hugs

nne

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Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

Does the numbness and feeling of swelling ever go away? I'm just curious.The area just below my underarm and where the side of my breast should bestill feels numb and, just funny, you know. Not painful like after surgery,just kind of like jello and a weird kind of numb, like when it's itchy andyou go to scratch it you can't really feel being scratched. I hope I'mmaking sense. I'm just wondering, more like hoping, does that feeling evergo away?LICSJune"The best protection any woman can have...is courage." CadyStantonSecular Breast Cancer Support group:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

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Thanks nne, that's what I was afraid of. I hate this feeling but, oh well, I'm alive. ;-)

LICS June "The best protection any woman can have...is courage." Cady Stanton Secular Breast Cancer Support group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of & nne SvihlikSent: Monday, January 23, 2006 6:19 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

June, I still don't have the right feelings on the back of my arm, under my arm and a little on the back.

Hugs

nne

Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

Does the numbness and feeling of swelling ever go away? I'm just curious.The area just below my underarm and where the side of my breast should bestill feels numb and, just funny, you know. Not painful like after surgery,just kind of like jello and a weird kind of numb, like when it's itchy andyou go to scratch it you can't really feel being scratched. I hope I'mmaking sense. I'm just wondering, more like hoping, does that feeling evergo away?LICSJune"The best protection any woman can have...is courage." CadyStantonSecular Breast Cancer Support group:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

[Guest guest]

Thanks nne, that's what I was afraid of. I hate this feeling but, oh well, I'm alive. ;-)

LICS June "The best protection any woman can have...is courage." Cady Stanton Secular Breast Cancer Support group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of & nne SvihlikSent: Monday, January 23, 2006 6:19 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

June, I still don't have the right feelings on the back of my arm, under my arm and a little on the back.

Hugs

nne

Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

Does the numbness and feeling of swelling ever go away? I'm just curious.The area just below my underarm and where the side of my breast should bestill feels numb and, just funny, you know. Not painful like after surgery,just kind of like jello and a weird kind of numb, like when it's itchy andyou go to scratch it you can't really feel being scratched. I hope I'mmaking sense. I'm just wondering, more like hoping, does that feeling evergo away?LICSJune"The best protection any woman can have...is courage." CadyStantonSecular Breast Cancer Support group:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

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It has been over 3 yrs for me and my left arm is still numb under the arm and it does itch sometimes and cant itch it...it feels weird sometimes... Betsy (NC) Note: forwarded message attached.

Thanks nne, that's what I was afraid of. I hate this feeling but, oh well, I'm alive. ;-)

LICS June "The best protection any woman can have...is courage." Cady Stanton Secular Breast Cancer Support group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of & nne SvihlikSent: Monday, January 23, 2006 6:19 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

June, I still don't have the right feelings on the back of my arm, under my arm and a little on the back.

Hugs

nne

Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

Does the numbness and feeling of swelling ever go away? I'm just curious.The area just below my underarm and where the side of my breast should bestill feels numb and, just funny, you know. Not painful like after surgery,just kind of like jello and a weird kind of numb, like when it's itchy andyou go to scratch it you can't really feel being scratched. I hope I'mmaking sense. I'm just wondering, more like hoping, does that feeling evergo away?LICSJune"The best protection any woman can have...is courage." CadyStantonSecular Breast Cancer Support group:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

[Guest guest]

It has been over 3 yrs for me and my left arm is still numb under the arm and it does itch sometimes and cant itch it...it feels weird sometimes... Betsy (NC) Note: forwarded message attached.

Thanks nne, that's what I was afraid of. I hate this feeling but, oh well, I'm alive. ;-)

LICS June "The best protection any woman can have...is courage." Cady Stanton Secular Breast Cancer Support group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of & nne SvihlikSent: Monday, January 23, 2006 6:19 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

June, I still don't have the right feelings on the back of my arm, under my arm and a little on the back.

Hugs

nne

Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

Does the numbness and feeling of swelling ever go away? I'm just curious.The area just below my underarm and where the side of my breast should bestill feels numb and, just funny, you know. Not painful like after surgery,just kind of like jello and a weird kind of numb, like when it's itchy andyou go to scratch it you can't really feel being scratched. I hope I'mmaking sense. I'm just wondering, more like hoping, does that feeling evergo away?LICSJune"The best protection any woman can have...is courage." CadyStantonSecular Breast Cancer Support group:http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

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LOL, I've never had to shave my legs my hair was so light and thin. My underarms were pretty sparse too. Odd for being Italian and French heritage. I guess I'll get used to it. I'm pretty natural, don't shave much, underarms only if/when I have to go to a very dress up dinner with sleeveless type dress or blouse, which is rare, so that won't be a problem.

Thanks and HUGS back.

LICS June "The best protection any woman can have...is courage." Cady Stanton Secular Breast Cancer Support group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of senalbSent: Monday, January 23, 2006 6:43 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...I still have to shave my armpits in front of a mirror because I don't have any feeling there, and only about 30% of the hair came back under my arms and on my legs. It'll be 7 years in August. That's ok with me...at least the hair on my head came back better than before! Hugs, >> Does the numbness and feeling of swelling ever go away? I'm just curious.> The area just below my underarm and where the side of my breast should be> still feels numb and, just funny, you know. Not painful like after surgery,> just kind of like jello and a weird kind of numb, like when it's itchy and> you go to scratch it you can't really feel being scratched. I hope I'm> making sense. I'm just wondering, more like hoping, does that feeling ever> go away?> > LICS> June> "The best protection any woman can have...is courage." Cady> Stanton> Secular Breast Cancer Support group:> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/>

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LOL, I've never had to shave my legs my hair was so light and thin. My underarms were pretty sparse too. Odd for being Italian and French heritage. I guess I'll get used to it. I'm pretty natural, don't shave much, underarms only if/when I have to go to a very dress up dinner with sleeveless type dress or blouse, which is rare, so that won't be a problem.

Thanks and HUGS back.

LICS June "The best protection any woman can have...is courage." Cady Stanton Secular Breast Cancer Support group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/

-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of senalbSent: Monday, January 23, 2006 6:43 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...I still have to shave my armpits in front of a mirror because I don't have any feeling there, and only about 30% of the hair came back under my arms and on my legs. It'll be 7 years in August. That's ok with me...at least the hair on my head came back better than before! Hugs, >> Does the numbness and feeling of swelling ever go away? I'm just curious.> The area just below my underarm and where the side of my breast should be> still feels numb and, just funny, you know. Not painful like after surgery,> just kind of like jello and a weird kind of numb, like when it's itchy and> you go to scratch it you can't really feel being scratched. I hope I'm> making sense. I'm just wondering, more like hoping, does that feeling ever> go away?> > LICS> June> "The best protection any woman can have...is courage." Cady> Stanton> Secular Breast Cancer Support group:> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/>