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What kind of second surgery did you have to treat the lymphedema?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125780/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

I saw an OT but she was a lymphedema specialist too. You’ll get there.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083043/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

I had 3 nodes removed 23 years ago and no lymphedema !

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392730/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

Hi @sarahmh I never considered that the breast getting bigger after radiation could be breast lymphedema....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036601/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

I developed mild lymphedema in my left arm. It was not right away, but shortly after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928345/

Discussion: Post bilateral mastectomies hand swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

I have lymphedema and I have never had cancer or lymph nodes removed. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063217/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 6, 2024

Hi Inlowe70: I totally hear about your anger about lymphedema. I had a hard time getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010109/

Discussion: Swelling six months after surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Thank you, mossa, I talked with my lymphedema therapist this morning about the "swell spots" you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162697/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

It is new. I developed mild breast lymphedema shortly after my lumpectomy/SLNB almost three years ago,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108989/

Discussion: Swelling At SLNB Site Almost 3 Years Post-Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

Hi, I had mastectomy on the left side with 2 sentinel nodes removed. This was 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268107/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2025

Oh, and I do have a lymphedema therapist who has been helpful.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145949/

Discussion: Lymphedema and does anastrozole cause swollen feet?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Thanks! My surgery is not till the 26th of September. I’m hoping not to have issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926552/

Discussion: Scar help? Anything to help them fade or smooth out?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

I had seven notes removed and a right breast mastectomy and have lymphedema and the main...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392612/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2025

Watch the heat too. Mine lymphedema person gave me exercise to do too.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106900/

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Thank you. I am terrified of getting lymphedema and your answer is very encouraging.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267096/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

Hi @dcollier, welcome to Connect. I found this article from Mayo Clinic's Ask the Expert series:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262783/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 22, 2019

Hello @marchelle, I'm sorry to hear your lymphedema is a result of chemo treatments. I haven't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061301/

Discussion: Lymphedema Pain

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 3, 2024

I have lymphedema in my breast and I did not have any lymph nodes removed.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392455/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2025

@colleenyoung Hi Colleen: Thank you so much for reply and adding in others who have dealt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979690/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

@mariahpendl, I wanted to check in. Did you have your lymphedema evaluation? Any update?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753605/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

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