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PS to my last reply: I agree with you on the Calcium Channel Blocker, my old...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982679/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

After surgery and radiation I had swelling and a solid feeling under my breast, around into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108756/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

Hello, I do agree that you should see a lymphedema PT/OT. I started 3 months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723752/

Discussion: What are warning signs of triple negative breast cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2022

Thank you for sharing this. I'm so sorry. Yes it's very frustrating for sure to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031141/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

@katrina123 I am currently being treated for axillary webbing (cording) which is a back up of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321068/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2020

@colleenyoung The oncologist said that she did not believe that it was related to lymphedema. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484125/

Discussion: Breast Lymphedema and Hand Cellulitis - Anyone else experience this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 4:35pm

I had tightness and some cording after my DMX. I had my breast cancer surgeon write...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065288/

Discussion: Tightness and swelling under arm after double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

In 2019, when I was first dx w/Breast Cancer, I chose a major cancer center, good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159793/

Discussion: Local vs Mayo for treatment or both?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

My doctor did not recommend reconstruction or not. She simply told me honestly what would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067993/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2024

Start decongestive therapy by therapist who is certified in lymphedema therapy as soon as possible. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877582/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

@katrina123 You can also get lymphedema from a bug/mosquito bite in the affected arm or a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771052/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

I also do fiber arts, so I understand the angst over lymphedema, the good news is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755667/

Discussion: Why are axillary nodes removed if sentinel node found positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

There are a lot of great ideas here! I would like to add one more. Because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726611/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

Hi @sabithamayo, I'd like to add my welcome. I'm glad to hear that the swelling has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723571/

Discussion: What are warning signs of triple negative breast cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

Unfortunately, I think my surgeon missed a few steps. He did not drain my breast after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202834/

Discussion: Is it just me, or do others suffer with no help too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2025

Good topic to address! I wear fancy lymphedema sleeves and gloves (a souvenir of surgery and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009833/

Discussion: How much do you share with acquaintances or teachers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

I have the same thing. I had massage for lymphedema in my arm and it improved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004530/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

@sequoia Hi Sequoia, How sweet of you to check on me. YES, I found wonderful MT....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1428173/

Discussion: Feelings about single mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2025

I had four sentinal lymph nodes removed. My Physical Therapist, whom I saw as soon as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392718/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

I just saw your post, which is exactly what I am experiencing: had left side nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279299/

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

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Apr 11, 2025

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