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I think it is normal for some people. I had a really hard time recovering from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967449/

Discussion: How long should I expect pain in armpit after removal of lymph nodes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

I suspect mine is nerve pain, too. I haven't seen anyone for PT. I see my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948089/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Hello, Yes! I can totally relate! Any bra I wear seems to irritate my Sentinel Node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948083/

Discussion: Bra discomfort after breast cancer treatment: Tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Hello Jane, I have to admit, by the time I scheduled my mastectomy, I had 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914516/

Discussion: Anyone have sensation-sparing breast reconstruction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

@frogjumper I am under 5 feet and my breast size were quite large -- beyond DDs....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814339/

Discussion: Breast reconstrution: Anyone also have a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

Good morning Sam. If you saw my other comment, I'm not a fan of the CA27-29....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785732/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

I had breast cancer rt breast and lymnodes removed rt side 2004 had Radation then they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772387/

Discussion: Bilateral breast cancer with lymph nodes removed/how are you treated?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2022

@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

Hello... On September 15, 2017 I had a left side mastectomy with 27 lymph nodes removed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170161/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2018

@mchler73 I had a lot of pain during the last couple weeks of my radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964431/

Discussion: Has anyone started having nerve pain after radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Hi—In Dec 2022 I had a reduction and lift on both breasts at the same time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926136/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

cashemire, That's interesting what you said about pain because I had terrible pain in my breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755915/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Perineural Invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

I had perineural invasion for my first BC (IDC) 2.5 yrs ago and it was one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754953/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Perineural Invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2022

Hi - sorry for your reoccurrence of cancer. I underwent a double mastectomy in Sept 2019...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/638784/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2021

@johnsoncs1 Yes - the partial mastectomy took me from about an "F" down to an "A."...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/209155/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1, 2021

@hkc9890 How many nodes were involved? Did they erode into the lymphatics? Just because you're a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329633/

Discussion: Newbie: diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) triple negative

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2020

@katrina123, @jeaniebean I've had axial webbing (cording) and very painful breast scarring (feels like chunks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321091/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2020

Update: I saw the Lymphedema physical therapy specialist and she said she did not think that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321089/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2020

@sandyjr It's a very personal choice and one only you can make. I was ready to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315302/

Discussion: Genetic mutations that can cause breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2020

@fiesty76 As it was explained to me, nerves can be cut because of surgery which will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286927/

Discussion: Chronic Pain after Stage 4 Breast Cancer Surgery, Chemo and Radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

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