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I don’t think you did anything wrong but I’m not sure why we are not warned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950107/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

trixie1313, My oncologist did mention that there was someone who specialized in lymphedema. My oncologist did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321071/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2020

Thanks for your reply. I wanted to put Arnica or Aloe on the bruising but the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520187/

Discussion: Bruising With Bilateral Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 10:00am

I’ve been going to PT regularly since restrictions were lifted after my March reconstructive surgery. PT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338385/

Discussion: Exercise and Physical Activity after Breast Cancer Surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Ask to see a LANA certified physical therapist. That is a PT who has been certified...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285114/

Discussion: Recently developed lymphedema: Any recommendations on what to do?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

The expander is the biggest pain! I am 3 weeks post replacement surgery and no more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855375/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2023

I think you have been very thorough. I took magnesium glycinate and had little problem with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805346/

Discussion: Post mastectomy supplies: What would you add to the list?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Does the flying make your lymphedema worse? Does it stabilize when you come home? I'm a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145954/

Discussion: Lymphedema and does anastrozole cause swollen feet?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

I can only speak for myself, and I don’t know the ‘medical’ answer to that question;...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267095/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

I was quoted by my radiation oncologist that a study revealed 7% of women who received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951266/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I developed lymphedema in my left breast 2 years after lumpectomy with intraoperative radiation and post-surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321086/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2020

Sandy, I just read the article Collen referenced in her post and want to add that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267099/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

@sparklegram @rolandsullivan Our physical therapy department (Kaiser Permanente) has a 4-week program for strength training. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257642/

Discussion: Cording / Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Is the lymphedema on the same side as the pain? I had a unilateral mastectomy five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163033/

Discussion: Should I be concerned about this breast pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2024

I wanted to add that although I did not have radiation due to electing a double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1415568/

Discussion: Anyone forego radiation? Research, personal experience, outcomes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2025

I developed lymphedema not long after completing radiation. I was referred to lymphedema therapy, had lymphatic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1162203/

Discussion: Discouraged with lymphedema: How do you cope?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Oct 24, 2024

Thanks Trixie I had a MRI with contrast today just to see how big that cement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321088/

Discussion: Lymphedema in the chest wall

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2020

Hi Colleen,thank you for your support.I am not having lymphedema condition.My surgeon had mentioned earlier that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723649/

Discussion: What are warning signs of triple negative breast cancer recurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

I had right upper extremity lymphedema following mastectomy in 2019. My journey with Lymphedema has been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106443/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

I did not have swelling but my understanding is that lymphedema is mostly caused by node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189944/

Discussion: Has anyone had swelling in radiated armpit during radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

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