I would say that a referral to a PT with breast cancer specialty, like the others have mentioned is probably a good idea. Sometimes the people who deal with our bodies in the aftermath can tell us more. The doctors are focused on saving our lives (admittedly important), but the different types of therapists are really good at identifying and helping us with the issues we now live with. Do you live in area where you are likely to find this type of PT?

I was diligent about doing my PT for cording and lucky to have found 2 therapists whose specialty it was. They told me that most of their patients didn’t work as hard as I did (meaning I did the exercises at home also) and took the time to print out a booklet of the exercises that seemed to help me most. ( some centers also have video that can be downloaded.) I continued to do that when I discovered yoga and so many stretches and twists were similar. I have switched to that for 2 years now. My lymph nodes do bother me but in my day to day I realize it’s worse after being with my granddaughter who is only 23 lbs at 2yo! So I pick my battles. I will not give that up! She still says “I hold you Nettsie,” when SHE wants to be held! Then I do some yoga. Lots of good apps and YouTube. I landed on Sara Beth Yoga (good instruction for newcomers) and choose the body part that needs attention. My cancer center also has virtual yoga which was in person before Covid but I haven’t done that because it’s easier to workout when I feel up to it.