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@cindylb - I am another mentor here on Connect. I usually don’t check skin diseases, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284975/

Discussion: Cellulitis and Sepsis just released from the hospital

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Dec 17, 2019

I haven’t had that happen, but it is precisely the kind of problem that I’m on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87493/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2019

If you haven’t had a dye test you might want to consider. While my initial die...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282727/

Discussion: Recently developed lymphedema: Any recommendations on what to do?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Apr 15, 2025

That's exactly what happened to me--six months almost exactly to the day after a double mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009175/

Discussion: Swelling six months after surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

I had 16 proton radiation treatments after left mastectomy and 6 nodes removed. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779602/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

I have had very similar. I had 3 lymph nodes removed(all negative for cancer), lumpectomy on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950078/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

After an ultrasound, MRI finally lymphedema was diagnosed. Can your oncologist recommend one? Usually each cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106898/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Dear @Jaynep: Thank you so much for sharing that you went through 11 bras to find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084084/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Mine were out in about 10 days and I think it was too soon. They look...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775776/

Discussion: How Long Did You Have Your Drains in After Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2022

You need a physical therapist who works with lymphedema. I found out that my right arm,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755777/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

@jkh Thank you for sharing!! I’ve been crying now for the 4th day I was fine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166182/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

The biopsy will not tell you if you will develop lymphedema or cording or both. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159892/

Discussion: A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

Yes it amazed me how well the healing went. I will say I had quite a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884370/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Have you checked with your Doctor about a possible seroma? I also had a double mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174701/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

I was tired often, and I read here the medicine does that. I changed taking Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116846/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I had my thyroid removed due to cancerous nodule on right side. It's been 6mths since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953300/

Discussion: Thyroid Nodules found 2 years after breast cancer radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I too have had cellulits and ended up in the hospital. I have a pneumatic pump...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159088/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

Hi @sarahmh I had two sentinel nodes removed. The breast surgeon said that he had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979716/

Discussion: Has anyone had breast lymphedema which then spread to the arm?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

I had DCIS stage 0 also. Lumpectomy on 12-12-22. Three weeks radiation; no chemo. My oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903959/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

@chamisa I am so sorry you have gone through all of that without the doctors or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259455/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

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