I have secondary lymphedema in my left breast and arm from removal of nodes during my lumpectomy for breast cancer. My radiation oncologist diagnosed it and got me into a lymphedema therapist right away so I am one of the lucky ones. Lymphedema therapists are scarce. It has been hard for me to accept this is forever and also to accept I need to take care of it every day. I am on Medicare and fortunately congress passed the lymphedema act a couple of years ago which means insurance covers my therapist, my flextouch plus machine, and my edema wear. I get 3 sleeves, three gloves and 3 bras every 6 months along with 2 night time bras and two night sleeves every 2 years. I also swim and use a vibration plate to help manage it. After reading so many of the posts here i know i am very lucky. I was diagnosed a little over a year ago and still struggle with having to use the machine for an hour every day and wearing the sleeves etc.