Blood Test in affected side after lymph node removal

Hello all

1. New to site but thanks for the information so far. Does anyone have more info on taking bloods from arm. I had a double mastectomy and lymphs from both arm. One arm 24 other arm 4. Need to give blood. feet not an option as no one qualified to do this yes in a blood hospital MADNESS.

Hi I had a right mastectomy 20 years ago no lymph node involved but all removed. I didn’t use that arm for any procedures. Last year had to have left breast removed and there was  involvement in the lymph nodes. I was scared to use either arm.  Unfortunately my right arms vein were shutting down and they couldn’t get any blood. I had to go back to theatre the day after my mastectomy as I had a hematoma.  I had everyone in the unit trying to insert a cannula.  I am now left with terrible nerve pain in my right arm. I am like you scared but I think when I have my infusion in April I will tell them to use my left arm.  This pain gets too unbearable in my right arm.  I had my flu jab in my buttock, but with Covid not everyone can do it, so please check before you have it. I hope you find a good solution for you.  Take care.xx