I was treated for cancer ten years ago, and had no problems with lymphedema until recently, is that normal?
Yes. Many people who underwent cancer treatment in which lymph nodes were removed and/or radiation applied report no edema for years, and then suddenly, there seems to be a problem. Some people experience lymphedema right away, some never experience it, and some have a delayed reaction. In almost all cases where lymphedema occurred years later, there is some type of trauma, or muscle strain that brought on the onset. Some people reported they twisted an ankle, some people report they lifted something very heavy, some people report a bug bite or cut, and so on. If you have had cancer treatment, and do not have signs or symptoms of lymphedema, just be a bit cautious.
