lymphoedema

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I have a grade 3 adenocarcinoma and am waiting to get a pelvic MRI prior to hysterectomy. My surgeon usually does lymph node clearance routinely for Grade 3 but the thought of getting permanent lymphoedema horrifies me. I also have MS and, although 20+ years after diagnosis I am still mobile without assistance. however, the thought of anything impairing my mobility is unacceptable to me. It seems that a certain amount of post-hysterectomy radiotherapy will be inevitable and I got the impression that more extensive radiotherapy could be an option instead of having all the lymph nodes removed. 

Can anybody share their experience please?