CancerCompass message board discussion started by zerothrone on 2/24/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21286,0.htm Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ it has been 3yrs since i had my breast removed and lymth glands under my arm. i have now joined a gym and doing weight training but have noticed that my arm is swelling. the start perhps of lymphedema.anyone know what execise is ok to do cant seem to find out if weight training is ok or even if i should still do this.thanks zerothrone Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT According to Carolyn M. Kaelin M.D., M.P.H, author of "Living Through Breast Cancer" who is a breast cancer survivior herself says to be very careful with upper body exercises and to never spend an entire strength-training session only on your arms.  If fact, she recommended only 10 reps per set.  She says that a gradual, progessive strength-training program is the safest.  If you are having arm swelling, I would definately get to the doctor for advice.Best of luck,Linda Lou Linda Lou Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Also, I see another lymphedema group of messages down the page that has very good information, in case you missed it.Best Regards,Linda Lou Linda Lou Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT there is a very specific type of massage to the scar tissue that helps with lymphodemia, it is called Myofascial Release. You should look into finding someone who can do this. My experiance with it was through a hospital pt dept, and we had to have a recommendation from the physician. Birdies Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT