August 2013

In August I had a visit with my primary care physician here are some of the doctors notes from that visit:

Problem #1 LYMPHADENOPATHY, AXILLA
ASSESSMENT: NEW
ORDERS: ONCOLOGY, XRAY CHEST AP AND LATERAL 2 VIEWS, OV

Problem #2 ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATOID
ASSESSMENT: UNCHANGED 

Problem #3 ANEMIA OF CHRONIC DISEASE
ASSESSMENT: NEW

Problem #4 LEFT BREAST PAIN
ASSESSMENT: UNCHANGED 



Lymphadenopathy refers to lymph nodes which are abnormal in size, number or consistency ^[1] and is often used as a synonym for  enlarged lymph nodes. Axillary lymphadenopathy: in localized axillary lymphadenopathy, the enlargement is restricted to lymph nodes in the axillary areas (both arm pits)

I was referred to the oncologist because of the enlarged lymph nodes and other symptoms I was experiencing. I will share that visit and more of my journey in the next blog! Let me know if your reading...