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Hello Running Lakes :) I had a mastectomy on my right breast April 28th. Like Cindy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/160637/

Discussion: What can I expect having a Mastectomy of left breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2017

trixie...I have been told that I might have cording. Is that the same as axial webbing?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331539/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2021

It's a tough road. There are doctors who listen and who will treat you concerns with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304547/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

I had an OT appt this morning and I asked her if someone wanted to explore...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006688/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

It's never to late for treatment - I can confirm that by the before & after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004824/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

@gldilli Where are they leaving you with this situation? It is upsetting that they are saying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939043/

Discussion: Pain: Has anyone else experienced this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

notacopy, did the PT you saw specialize in lymphedemea? A PT who deals with this should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939038/

Discussion: Pain: Has anyone else experienced this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I had painful serums on both sides after lumpectomy. One went away after a few weeks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850338/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

I would think any bra that was tight “could” interfere with lymph fluid. It won’t cause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739465/

Discussion: Use of underwire bra

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2022

Sandyjr, I strongly encourage you to get a referral to a certified lymphadema therapist( usually a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267104/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

Good for you! Good for the young surgeon too.........I can't imagine the pain they must see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267103/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2019

I was lucky that when I asked my PT what this was she said trigger finger...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291883/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2025

I had a lumpectomy, 18 radiation treatments, the last 4 being 'bursts'. I had lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770621/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Lymphadema is a risk if you have had the lymph nodes removed. Many people today only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645866/

Discussion: Bilateral breast cancer w sentinel node removal: Lymphedema prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2021

I’ve seen four surgeons and they all say the risk of lymphadema is low… but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217855/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2025

I had Stage 1 same type as you. I had 20 rounds of radiation over four...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200425/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/lrb.2019.0028 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.939034/full https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7455025/ https://journals.lww.com/rehabonc/abstract/2023/01000/use_of_outcome_measures_by_certified_lymphedema.6.aspx Well, its time to call my cardiologist. I had no idea….. and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986161/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

Hey there! I had a right breast lumpectomy, and complete removal of all my lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918468/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

@wpglea oh my word, I am so sad to know you are going through this, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918227/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

@jgallagher04921, Yes, cording can develop weeks, months or even years after surgery. I had cording in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076698/

Discussion: Cording: Can it happen months or a year after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

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