TRIMCAL LYMPHEDEMA

HAD A BI-LATERAL MASTECTOMY SEPT. 16TH AND DEVELOPED 2 WEEKS LATER LYMPHEDEMA IN MY ARMS AND THEN ON MY CHEST.  BEEN IN PT FOR 2 MONTHS AND STILL NOT MUCH IMPROVEMENT.  HAD A CHEST CAT SCAN AND THEY FOUND LEFT UPPER LOBE SCARRING WHAT IS THIS?  PART OF THE LYMPHEDEMA OR NOT

[japdip]

I can't see any connection between the LE and the results of your CT scan. Don't expect immediate improvement in the LE ... it can be a life long condition and often shows only minimal improvement over time. It the case is severe, treatment may be continuous; there is no cure ...  Regards...