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Whoa, Cindy, that's a scary experience. I just want to tell you that I have lymphedema,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177310/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

My surgeon told me I shouldn’t worry, I won’t get Lymphedema; so when I did, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267107/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

yes.. actually any bra causes me irritation. I had 20 lymph nodes removed but timing for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318311/

Discussion: Sore breast, side and armpit months after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2025

A sweet and extremely helpful lymphedema therapist introduced me to Swell Spots. They are made to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913846/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

I had a left mastectomy with a tram-flap reconstruction. It took forever to heal from and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067289/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

I also have dense breasts, and I have had a primary breast cancer in each breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372730/

Discussion: What type of yearly checkup do you have?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

Thanks, I know my skin is itchy and dry. How do I find the exercises your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107394/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051219/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

I totally agree that therapists have been much more helpful than doctors about lymphedema ESPECIALLY on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850974/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

ILC is an invasive lobular carcinoma which if I understand correctly can be treated but not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919351/

Discussion: ILC w/1 lymph node cancerous. Standard not to radiate lymph area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Please don’t wait until your next appointment. Call your oncologist’s office and tell them all your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001069/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

@myoga Sorry they didn’t test you in the first place. I have had unbearable pain from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125596/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

I had cording down my left arm and underneath my reconstruction. Many PT’s and doctors don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082437/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

Surprised how many women are experiencing abdominal bloating. I woke up from the first surgery with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749610/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

In had photon whole breast radiation after rt side lumpectomy 2024. Lymphedema was the result. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437672/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation for breast cancer: Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

I too had radiation that resulted in fibrosis of the muscles of my chest wall, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232143/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2025

Could it also be related to your radiation treatments? My lumpectomy and lymph node removal for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163475/

Discussion: Should I be concerned about this breast pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I had a partial and axillary node and I am also considering a trigger finger surgery,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781115/

Discussion: Can I have hand surgery on same side as radical mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Curious...........I had a bi lateral mastectomy and only sentinel node removal going on 3 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170146/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2018

I had a double last January. I do not have any regrets. I had a flat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984670/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

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