Oh no - cording!

Hi all Well this was supposed to be an update, infact everytime I come onto the site I mean to do and "update" - then I get reading the blogs, Debs P, Drew and Andrew to name a few and thats an hour or so gone, thats without going into chat. Quick update, chemo finished - whooopde doooooo including 2 celebrations, one of the pink fizzy and chocolate variety courtessy of Denning and one involving an all day chinese buffet with the family - thank goodness for elasticated waists!! Had my lymph nodes removed 15 June - 10 in all and there was 1 little blighter hiding amongst them - hah got ya. Still good outcome. Now for the bad news, got unltra sensitive nerves on my underarm and got an infection on the scar - oh my chest looks lovely - not quite burple - sort of mouldy raspberry colour!! and everytime my arm brushes my non existent boobs - ouch. So my radio is delayed because the skin needs to be healthy. I hate delays, its just not fair - I mean I had it all worked out surgery, quick recovery, RT, return to work and life away from the NHS - well not quite I work for them, but you know what I mean. Just when I can see the end in sight I have a delay. So I am doing my exercises to ensure I can get my arms clear above my head in preparation for my RT planning appointment, apparently at Addenbrookes they use a CT simulator - which means my arms have to be right above me head. I mentioned to my lovely breast care nurse that it feels really tight inside, like an elastive band - I couldn't see anything strange so was really surprised when she said its cording. Oh thanks, says me. Lord its uncomfortable when I stretch and at times makes my arm ache from the top down to my fingers. So I am doing the exercises (without swearing), including glass/cup to mouth :o) and massaging my arm very very gently as any pressure - is a little uncomfortable - oh scratch that its sore. Anyone had cording? Did the massage and exercise work for you. I'm thinking of visiting the London Dungeon to see if I can have a go on the rack - you know to stretch the bits that no longer want to stretch. Well take care all, back to swinging my arms around like a demented bird! Carol xx