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@anatomary how to figure if you have a lymphedema massage therapist who is doing the right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507463/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 2:42pm

ALL day and part of evening. The therapist suggested wearing it to sleep but I haven’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266299/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Sandy, I agree with Cindy. Put your worry into getting informed (as you are doing here)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267098/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

@sarahmh This is my 2nd breast lymphedema specialist, I needed a second opinion to find out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036771/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

Please don’t try to treat lymphedema on your own before seeing lymphedema therapist-you could end up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293265/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

@ladyq Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! It's not easy to be dealing with lymphedema, as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063367/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 6, 2024

Flower... I had a lumpectomy and 4 weeks of full breast radiation with a boost at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770065/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 6, 2022

Sorry you are going through this!! Sounds to me like you need to get a new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982611/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

I assume you had lymph nodes removed; may I ask how many? I had four removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979386/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

5 lymph nodes removed for my reoccurrence but my breast lymphedema started with my original breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979535/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

@anjalima did you get lymphedema?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755882/

Discussion: Expectations for Sentinel Node Injection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

The legislation requiring Medicare to cover lymphedema garments was passed in 2022 and it took effect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166793/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

I have mild lymphedema in one arm after a bilateral mastectomy where seventeen lymph nodes were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259454/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

Hi Sabine66, do you have lymphedema or are you saying you are concerned about getting it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318581/

Discussion: Safe to return to work as floor nurse after mastectomy and lymphedema

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2020

I want to deal right away with my recent hand swelling, probably lymphedema, and my breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283160/

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

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

My good friend from high school battles lymphedema, and it is very serious! I was shocked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158051/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

@myoga hello there! I pray all is going well with you. It’s coming close to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552261/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

@cindylb I'm so sorry you are experience all of that lymphedema. I'm fairly lucky, so far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219913/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2020

It could be breast lymphedema like I have.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808925/

Discussion: Sharp pain in upper breast post lumpectomy and raditation: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

Seems that 30% of women end up with lymphedema at some point. Why? One cause is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008801/

Discussion: Swelling six months after surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

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