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I have it restricted to one breast. It’s obvious & hideous & I will spend a Florida summer wearing a miserable compression bra & a jacket. My onc denies I have it yet referred me to a specialist. All she taught me was a stroke massage that does nothing. The idea of corrective surgery makes me want to jump off a bridge.
My occurred from biopsy. There is an avalanche of it now & I suspect 20 years from now it will be looked upon as quackery. For small tumors, one can consider imaging as an alternative.

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I ended up with lymphedema in both breasts after my bilateral mastectomy. My breast cancer nurse gave me a soft foam ball to help drain the lymph fluid. I place the ball under each armpit and bend my elbow towards my chest, then lower my arm to gently squeeze the ball. Repeat eight times on each side. This gives me instant relief. I hope it works for you.