Hi there. My name is Trixie. I am 53 and my cancer journey began in May 2011. I had a mastectomy on the right side and chemo and radiation. I developed lymphodema almost instantly when I finished chemo and have had it now for 8 years. Most of the year it does not cause me too much grief but this time of the year it is worse with the heat. I have tried many compression garments but my skin does not tolerate any of them. I am now looking to try a sequential compression pump but they are $1700.00 to buy or $140.00 mthly to rent so I am researching a cheaper alternative. It would at least get the lymph moving for at least 30 mins a day.Cellulitis infections are always lurking so I have to be very vigilant about insect repellant etc as ANY small bite or scratch causes me to be in hospital.
Travel Insurance
Women who have advanced breast cancer will usually not be insured for any treatment that involves the breast cancer while travelling overseas, but can be insured for other health events.