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My experience may be similar in some ways and not in others...but here's my experience. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960021/

Discussion: High risk, NOT from BRCA but from typia, such as ALH, ADH, LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

@leolion811 Check with your oncologist for referral to Physical Therapist with knowledge of lymphedma. They can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877673/

Discussion: Why remove a sentinel lymph node that shows no sign of disease?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

I am startled when I hear all of you lovely women have had this basketball following...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/866680/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

I am two weeks post reconstruction. I had to wait over a year for my replacement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852841/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

This sounds like a brutal experience and am so sorry to hear of all the issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845121/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

I could not say where your pain is coming from, but if you have lymphadema it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779280/

Discussion: Breast pain and high sensitiveness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

There is also the chance, likely, for lymphadema and fibrosis, from radiation. I have both, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779089/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

Hello @lisamgee Sorry you're joining the Breast Cancer Club (sigh) but it looks like you've caught...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766271/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I met a lady who has severe Lymphodema on her left arm - she said she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87495/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2019

Hi there, yes , my breast cancer reappeared in the skin around the mastectomy scar and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391905/

Discussion: Cutaneous metastases (spread to skin): What treatment works?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2025

i had quite a few lymph nodes removed and now have a problem with lymphoedema, particularly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312245/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2025

hi , yes had some neuropathy at end , tingling in toes and under feet ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303048/

Discussion: Dose-dense (dd) AC chemo + paclitaxel: How to prepare?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2025

@mlledaffodil Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Lymphodema is definitely not fun to deal with, no matter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207208/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

My cancer was found by me. It was in the lower left breast where it attaches...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131557/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

I remember the injections into the aureole around my right breast nipple as being one of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130863/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

Its fabulous for various health issues and overall good health. It reduces inflammation. Some with lymphodema...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080898/

Discussion: Switching from anastrozole to exemestane: Anyone made this switch?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

Hi. So sorry I never saw the replies to my post. I got involved in planning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021781/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

You can learn more info on the company I used on their website: https://biotabhealthcare.com/ There are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007957/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

I had that and commented it to my OT who is a lymphodema specialist and she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004728/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

I waited a few weeks after surgery, but everyone is different. I'd definitely check with your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944424/

Discussion: Good compression sports bra suggestion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

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