Can anyone help with me , I had my major slivar gland removed in 2017 due to malignant cancer had 5 week radiotherapy then was diagnosed with breast cancer as was near end of the radiotherapy had lumpectomy ,needed lymph node clearance chemotherapy,radiotherapy, I have yearly dexa bone scans and was on tomoxifen now taking letrozole ,had dental.work finally completed so got to ring now to arrange date to start the bisphosphonate treatment on intravenous drip think its every 6 months for next 3 years .Not sure if to start this treatment yet as worried with this caronavirus that's going on now, . Am I at a high risk of this virus with having lymph node clearance as wondering if having a lymph node clearance effects your immune system
Hi, I am in a similar position lymph node clearance wise. From what I understand the axillary lymph nodes filter possible infections relating to damage/injury in that arm and breast area. You have many more lymph glands in your body and the spleen too help keep you safe. If your worried you could email your breast care nurse. Take care.
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The lymph node removal only affects that arm not your whole immune system. I have my lasT bisphosphonate (zometa) infusion at the end of this month, having completed 3 years of 6 monthly infusions. It makes the bones more dense and reduces the risk of bone secondaries. I get some bone aching for a few days after treatment then fine, I don’t think it affects immune system. Hope all goes well x
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