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Risk from paper cut
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Risk from paper cut
by debden, Jan 07, 2002 12:00AM
I had a lumpectomy with axillary dissection in December 2001, 8 lymph nodes removed. I am concerned about developing lymphedema and have tried to be very careful with the affected arm. Yesterday, I got a small papercut at the base of my thumb. There was a drop or two of blood. I washed the cut with antibacterial soap, put neosporin on it and a band-aid. Today there is just a small nick so I've washed it with the antibaterial soap again but left it uncovered. How concerning is a papercut? What else should I do, I want balance being careful without living paranoid. Thanks for your response.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-JS, Jan 07, 2002 12:00AM
Dear Debden, It sounds like you've done the correct thing, and you should be fine.
For more comprehensive information about lymphedema prevention and treatment we have information on our Cleveland Clinic Website. Which is clevelandclinic.org once there click on Health Information Center, then type in lymphedema.
For more comprehensive information about lymphedema prevention and treatment we have information on our Cleveland Clinic Website. Which is clevelandclinic.org once there click on Health Information Center, then type in lymphedema.
