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I had virtually all left side nodes removed (they couldn't find a 'sentinel' and now 2.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406708/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2025

Lymphedema in both legs, from auto immune disease, not cancer. Compression socks (when I can get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204941/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

A year is a long time to be suffering without some help. I did not have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202309/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2025

My heart goes out to you. I only had 3 removed and am having lots of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166016/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

Yes. I had 19 radiation treatments, prone position for left breast. I have not seen a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108494/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

For some reason if I get much of a cut or infected cut or anything on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919370/

Discussion: What happens when all lymph nodes are removed from left chest area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

I think it’s too early to tell. I still have swelling under the armpit and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1263022/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2025

Yes, I wear the compression bra. I met another woman who wears it and she calls...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159101/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

I had the same question about the nodes... I was told that they just take the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127454/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

I don’t know what is normal. However, I had 7 lymphs removed and am still sore...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878701/

Discussion: Lymph nodes still sore.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

I had the same procedure and had mild lymphedema in my left arm, where nodes were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850724/

Discussion: I’ve had a bilateral mastectomy and it looks like I have a basketball

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

I had very bad seroma after lumpectomy. Draining only helped with one. I had to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845103/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

I had lymph nodes removed on the right side. I was told no needles, no blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747061/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

I had mastectomy in October 2024. About 6 weeks ago I was still having lots of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265175/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2025

I have been to see an occupational therapist trained in lymphedema, such as you have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919571/

Discussion: Scar help? Anything to help them fade or smooth out?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I had a saline implant after mastectomy 22yr ago. Was told never need a mammogram because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292827/

Discussion: New Lump After Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

I think your massaging the scar and area was what the OT will do and more....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920207/

Discussion: Scar help? Anything to help them fade or smooth out?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

I am trying to get input from people that are or have been in my position....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304541/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

I’m 61 and active- I had lumpectomy and reconstruction on both( girls look good), second surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057528/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2024

I had a DIEP flap procedure about 3 years ago. Unlike an implant, the DIEP is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994911/

Discussion: Reconstruction implants or DIEP flap: How did you choose?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

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