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I finished 22 radiation treatments (15 & 7 boosts to the tumor bed) Mar 1, 2023,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020643/

Discussion: Breast pain/inflammation and swelling post radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

@cindylb, this must have been (and still is) a scary and harrowing experience. I'd like to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/284960/

Discussion: Cellulitis and Sepsis just released from the hospital

Support Group: Skin Health

Posted: Dec 1, 2019

Most people have no idea what a difficult journey breast cancer takes its victims through. Most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899611/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2023

Oh well - bilateral mastectomy and lots of lymph nodes from both sides since cancer everywhere....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838762/

Discussion: After Bilateral Mastectomy - blood pressure & blood drawn

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

There is no clear decision tree for lumpectomy and lymph node excisions and biopsies. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756805/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

My husband and I both got cancer diagnoses within a year of each other. His surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144910/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

Very sorry to hear about your issues! As for me, I hated hearing they took out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083681/

Discussion: What is doctor supposed to do when sentinel lymph node biopsy fails?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

@fiesty76 If your friend has lymphedema of her arm and/or breast, the physical therapist can teach...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292654/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC): Help for Lymphedema and Cellulitis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2020

I had frozen section examined during my surgery for breast cancer at Mayo. The biggest benefit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761351/

Discussion: Frozen Section Examination during surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Hi there. I just had this surgery 2 wks ago today. Left side. I was told...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161779/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Hi @chipmaria, I'd like to add my welcome. Can you help me understand? Because the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/270088/

Discussion: Male breast cancer: Anyone other men out there with breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2020

I see. I’m very sorry about your recurrence. Are you a candidate for Verzenio? From their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979563/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

I did the same. After been diagnosed with ALH with microcalcifications in 2022. And 6 biopsies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377401/

Discussion: Biopsy shows atpical hyperplasia in left breast: Can I avoid surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2025

Your fears are perfectly normal. Part of your post-cancer life is spent looking over your shoulder,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538367/

Discussion: Recurrence Fears - How do you cope?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 10:22pm

Yes, see a lymphedema massage therapist for about 6 weeks who will teach you as she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294709/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

Thank you so much, runnergal and all those who sent hugs and other support. Lymphedema is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158098/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

@mlk9 I keep telling my family it feels like a chunk of cement. On top of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321087/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Let me make clear that this has not been a constant problem for 7 years !...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321076/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2020

Welcome, @mlledaffodil I’m sorry you’re dealing with such painful lymphedema from an autoimmune disease. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205148/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

I had sentinel node, but found out from the surgeon that since the machine could not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267106/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

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