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Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 14 9:43am | Replies (48)

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@fotinihellas

Hello!
One month and eleven days ago I had my sentinel lymph node removal, after lumpectomy, that ended in me getting the axillary web syndrome just a few days after the surgery.

I am still recovering due to that cording (axillary web syndrome) that I have in my arm that extends to my breast (the one that gets the radiotherapy), under the shoulder, arm and back.

My physical therapists told me that I am still considered as a recovery patient and that my cording will seize existing after a period of approximately 3 months after the surgery.

By now, I have had the 2nd out of 19 radiotherapy sessions and I am concerned about How Will my Radiotherapy Affect my Breast-Arm Cording?

Thank you in advance 🙂

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Hello @fotinihellas, I combined your discussion on Cording with an existing discussion titled, "Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cording-axillary-web-syndrome-aws/ so you could meet the many members actively discussing this condition after receiving radiation therapy.

@roch, @lcr2017, @maggieb892, and @jane2024 are but a few members to share their experiences with axillary web syndrome.