Dear Elaine,
    In response to your email inquiry about the lymphedema, I have found a resource that I have used for others facing this problem:
    National Lymphedema Network
    2211 Post Street, Suite 404
    San Francisco, CA  94114-3427
    1-800-541-3259     Fax 415-921-4284
   Contant person:  Saskia R. J. Thiadens, RN
   Hope this is helpful.
 Anita L. Throwe at [log in to unmask]

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From:   Elaine Hill[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Reply To:       Breast Cancer Online Support Group
Sent:   Thursday, December 10, 1998 9:34 PM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        lymphedema

My friend called today concerned that her arm swelled and was weeping
significantly.  When she went to the doctor, he told her he had never
seen an arm with lymphedema weep.  He ordered a CT scan and referred her
for lymphphatic massage.  Are any of you familiar with a weeping arm?

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