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Taking blood tests from right side of my arm 2 years after breast cancer diagnosis

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Hi 2 years ago I had breast cancer on the right side so I had to do a treatment and the treatment finished in July 2023. The doctor said that I can't take any blood tests on the right side of my arm so it's been more than two years now so can I take a blood test from the right side of my arm?

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    Hi X123,

    I had a lumpectomy 16 years ago and a double mastectomy 15 years ago and now have bilateral Lymphoedema. I have been advised to ensure that I don't have injections, blood tests or blood pressure taken from my arms, even after 16 years. Have you asked your doctor or breast care nurse?

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi X123,

    I had a lumpectomy 16 years ago and a double mastectomy 15 years ago and now have bilateral Lymphoedema. I have been advised to ensure that I don't have injections, blood tests or blood pressure taken from my arms, even after 16 years. Have you asked your doctor or breast care nurse?

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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