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I had unilateral surgery 2 years ago. Opted for no reconstruction. I have a breast prosthesis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004297/

Discussion: Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

Thanks for your update and information. I have lymphedema in one leg (pelvic lymph node surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528373/

Discussion: What were your first signs of arm lymphedema?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Mar 16 2:02pm

This might be a newbie question....but when you have a mastectomy with a sentinel node biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266529/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

I had a mastectomy and only three nodes removed, but I still developed lymphedema and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031790/

Discussion: Seroma after drain removal? What questions should I ask the surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

Thank you so much for your reply. I did have Dupuytren's before lymphedema. It makes it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145947/

Discussion: Lymphedema and does anastrozole cause swollen feet?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Dear Chris, thank you for the reply. When i had raised this issue to my doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778599/

Discussion: Breast pain and high sensitiveness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

I developed lymphedema in my breasts after a double mastectomy. Implants were inserted at the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770482/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

I do have been diagnosed with radiation fibrosis, 1 and 1/2 years after 33 Proton Treatments....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408751/

Discussion: Massage for breast radiation fibrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

@anatomary Mine came up during a flight and trip to Colorado- high altitude. Not bad, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406485/

Discussion: Can you get lymphedema if you only had sentinel node removed?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2025

After surgery and just before radiation i had Lymphedema pre therapy. I met with a therapist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1088336/

Discussion: Anybody had the experiences of wearing compression bras post surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2024

@sandyjr Sandy - I had 7 nodes removed from first surgery (lumpectomy) with sentinel node dissection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304537/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

I am wondering if you are on a regimen of any kind of exercise to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168065/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 4, 2024

i did get it following lumpectomy and lymph node removal. You really need to do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257640/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

I too had a double mastectomy 2 years ago. 3 lymph nodes removed and a flat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988794/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Good decision. I had one session with an OT who showed me exercises and massage techniques....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891676/

Discussion: Swelling after sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

Was wondering how you’re doing. My mom appears to have lymphedema in her right arm. I’ve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201849/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jan 1, 2025

I, too, had pain and swelling in my breast after radiation. After seeing my breast surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108607/

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

I would definitely go for PT. The pain in my armpit and at sentinel node did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968574/

Discussion: How long should I expect pain in armpit after removal of lymph nodes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2023

Thank you for your message. I had a wonderful therapist who helped me through therapy, etc....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1529215/

Discussion: What were your first signs of arm lymphedema?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Mar 17 2:45pm

Special massage done by a lymphedema therapist (certified) that helps get the lymph system moving lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863446/

Discussion: Lymph node dissection: What helps prevent & manage Lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

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