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Do you use a Swell Spot? I find it astonishingly helpful in managing my breast lymphedema,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936643/

Discussion: Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Do you have a LANA certified Lymphedema therapist? If you don't I am sure Mayo could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255386/

Discussion: Fatigue worse after radiation: And still have fatigue, what helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2025

I was diagnosed with lymphedema- was not extreme. 1. I went to a lymphedema specialist- usually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292475/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

I had no lymph nodes removed and I have breast lymphedema. I had a lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977386/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Hello djewison: You may be interested in the work being done by Dr. Stanley Rockson at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345192/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

I just googled abdominal lymphedema and yes, it is a thing, and yes, that is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642310/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2021

That’s great you’re seeing a lymphedema specialist! She should steer you in the right direction. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036660/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

@dcollier I'm sorry you are going through this and I hope for a brighter future for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262785/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: May 30, 2019

I developed lymphedema a year after going through breast cancer treatment I have tried compression garments,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344147/

Discussion: Has anyone had surgery for lymphedema? Successful?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

I also had a double mastectomy with no reconstruction. I was given a whole set of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065981/

Discussion: Tightness and swelling under arm after double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

Thank you! Yes, it is on the lymphedema side, and what you say makes sense. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163085/

Discussion: Should I be concerned about this breast pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

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

@charon @cindylb I did have lymphedema, although atypical where it was a clogged vein all the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87494/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2019

I had stage 1 cancer in left breast and have lymphedema as a result of radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163831/

Discussion: Should I be concerned about this breast pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

I'd also switch sides to be safe(r). I was told to never again have blood pressure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746700/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

Hi, at this time I don't have any swelling. I also have lymphedema in my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821837/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

I appreciate hearing of your experience. One must be pretty assertive. For now, I am scheduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804926/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Hi @timely, I'm tagging fellow members like @katrina123 @leolion811 @sarahmh @trixie1313 @cindylb and @flowerfarmerforever who have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979354/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

I am so glad to know you yet I wish we never had to meet, considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162746/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 25, 2024

Interesting. I had never heard of this before. Would you mind if I ask how long...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321075/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2020

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