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Taxotere & Pelvic bone area radiation and now leg lympedema

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Any info about interaction of taxotere and pelvic bone radiation and then getting leg lympedema.

Also anyone develope temporary leg lymphedema from any combination of the two treatments

Thanks for all info

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Dr. Goggle says:

Lymphedema refers to swelling that generally occurs in one of your arms or legs. Sometimes both arms or both legs swell. Lymphedema is most commonly caused by the removal of or damage to your lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. Dec 21, 2017

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j-o-h-n Sunday 05/12/2019 12:21 AM DST

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Thanks

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