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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

Hi I'm sorry for all having to deal with this. I was diagnosed , 4 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230389/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Feb 5, 2025

I’m 60, lumpectomy on left breast and reconstruction on both (4-23). Had 15 days radiation.During radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989060/

Discussion: Bras during radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

These are such helpful comments. Thank you! I went to see my radiologist and she said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949547/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

I had 16 proton therapy treatments after mastectomy and 6 lymph nodes removed (3 positive) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766129/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

jdriver, Oh my gosh you have had this for seven years. I am so sorry that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321073/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2020

Hello Chris. My first days after being diagnosed were the hardest. Some days are good. Working...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755449/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

I have been dealing with Lymphedema in my left arm arm following left mastectomy and axillary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262786/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 3, 2020

The aftermath of treatment can be scary. I walked every day during and after treatment. Why?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057126/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

My oncologist thinks the breast swelling will eventually decrease & she does believe that it us...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814721/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

Thanks for the alert. I stay vigilant and will do my best to continue so. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/259461/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

I’m 72 and had surgery for my stage 1, grade 1 tumor, but I skipped both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198997/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Does anyone know facts about stopping and recurrence? I know folks who declined and had no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365154/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2025

I've got lymphedema but not from surgery or radiation. I developed it a few months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863168/

Discussion: Lymph node dissection: What helps prevent & manage Lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2023

I know what you mean. I think most doctors are so overwhelmed by the idea of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833607/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I think it is smart to talk to doctors and to consider skipping radiation if all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409350/

Discussion: Anyone forego radiation? Research, personal experience, outcomes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2025

Like you I wanted to avoid AI after stage 1 bc lumpectomy (age 68) hearing all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349391/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2025

Hi, this is a great help & I've been able to forward the video to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295062/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

I developed 2 months after short course of radiation with boost lymphedema which was treated with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950406/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

I have asked a huge amount of questions on this issue. As stated before I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304538/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

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