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I had 6 nodes removed and three were positive. The Onco Type Dx test score was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747535/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2022

@mjay My doctor referred me to the PT. I have Kaiser so it's all inhouse, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653559/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2021

@maggieb892 Hi, I'm very interested in the pump you talk about. Could you give details &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1444683/

Discussion: Has anyone developed breast lymphedema after surgery and radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2025

Specialist treatment was too expensive for me. In a hot shower, I stretch my right arm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294796/

Discussion: Breast lymphedema: Anyone have good physio techniques to help?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

I had a prophylactic DMX (Atypical hypertrophy and LCIS) and no lymphnodes removed. I saw a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392240/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2025

@jkh Sorry about your struggles. I can relate to much of your post. I 'thought' I'd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732699/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2022

Hello, I know this is a confusing and difficult time. In 2000 I had stage two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123965/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2024

Thank you, and yes, Mayo has three therapists who specialize in lymphedema - they are amazing!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255461/

Discussion: Fatigue worse after radiation: And still have fatigue, what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2025

Prior to surgery, after my guided needle biopsy (that was positive for cancer) I had MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877130/

Discussion: Why remove a sentinel lymph node that shows no sign of disease?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Boy, you are struggling with this mess! I went to a PT who specialized in treating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783464/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2022

I hope your therapist specializes in lymphedema. The massage was helpful but so were the special...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949614/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

OK, did the research and both add to risk, which you may have already known, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1410339/

Discussion: Anyone forego radiation? Research, personal experience, outcomes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2025

Hi Myoga! Thank you for your info. No i don’t have a hematoma. So sorry to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262978/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2025

I added a couple photos. Large one is when I had swelling in rib/back area and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083098/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hello All! - Re: Lymphedema that the doctors told me I couldn't/didn't have and the consequences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87509/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

Hi! @gerjuanna: My broken heart aches with you upon reading your post! I am so sorry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165617/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

I had a recent PT assessment for Stage 1 lymphedema (truncal/axila)following a lumpectomy and radiation earlier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950138/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I know this is an older post but did you have Lymph node transfer surgery? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884773/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

I’m 60. April 2023 had lumpectomy on left breast and reconstruction on both. Took 3 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997544/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

Hi! @1cs: Thanks for your response and sharing your experience! The bra that they "put" on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082761/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

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