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Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?
Lymphedema | Last Active: Jul 14, 2025 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
I developed lymphedema a year after going through breast cancer treatment I have tried compression garments, the pumping machine, PT and lymphedema massage. Another option I have is to do surgery. Has anyone gone through this? I don’t wanna go onto the knife again and wondered if I could just live with us as it doesn’t stop me from doing things that I like.
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@djewison, I moved your question about surgical options for lymphedema to this discussion:
- Surgery for lymphedema: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/surgery-for-lymphedema/
I did this so you can read previous posts with information as well as connect with members who have experience with surgery.
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Hello djewison:
You may be interested in the work being done by Dr. Stanley Rockson at Stanford University. He is researching a drug that will prevent/eliminate lymphedema. You might search 'stanley rockson lymphedema' and among other results, you'll find some very informative YouTube videos that explain what he and his team are working on and some impressive early results.
Here's wishing you the best of luck!