Breast Cancer Support Group

I have been doing chemo since July 2023, and as a side effect, I have developed pitted lymphedema in my arms, legs, thighs and side....

I just got back from my oncologists office and I found out that I have lymphedema in my chest wall. I was surprised because I...

I’m 10 months out from lumpectomy for DCIS, no lymph nodes involved, and bi-lateral breast reduction and lift. Recovery is good. However, at about 5...

Background: I had bilateral lumpectomies last year--stage 1 breast cancer. One node removed on left side for the more aggressive tumor. Interestingly, they had a...

Stage 1 invasive lobular. Had lumpectomy at end of April. Two lymph nodes also removed. Everything was going fine. I had 4 weeks of daily...

Has anyone had one of the surgeries for lymphedema, if so was it successful?

What were your first signs of arm lymphedema after axillary lymph node removal? Any shoulder issues?

Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue. I just returned from spending 3 days in the hospital with severe cellulitis in my hand....

I finished treatment in June had proton radiation last November and surgery end of August where they removed lymph nodes under left armpits I recently...

I have Stage 2 lymphedema since my mastectomy five years ago.As uncomfortable as it is to have to wear compression 24/7 and use the pneumatic...

Has any one found good Breast Lymphedema help & management.I'm in the UK is there anyone who's got their Breast Lymphedema controlled or has even...

Looking for how to manage axillary lymph node dissection to manage, control, prevent lymphedema. Please share advice or experiences. Thank you in advance.

Set to return to work after left mastectomy and axillary dissection, I am scared that returning to work as a nurse, scared of accidental injury...

After a lumpectomy, lymph nodes removal, chemo and three months following radiation, my dearest friend of over 40 yrs began experiencing increasing arm pain. From...

The first time I had breast cancer...DCIS with 2 nodes removed...I was instructed to NEVER have BP, blood draws or shots in the affected arm...

I am 4 months post surgery followed by 1 week of radiation. I have lymphedema in my breast that has not responded to manual drainage...

This is a stress situation.I am in the process of learning breast self massage as I am dealing with breast lymphedema. Discovered with mammogram and...

I was speaking to the director of the cancer center where I am getting treatment and expressed my concern about getting lymphedema. I had bilateral...

LVA surgery (Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) surgery): connecting the lymphatic vessels to nearby veins , allowing the lymph to drain into the veins and circulate back...

I am post lumpectomy after removing 1.8cm tumor, right side, IDC, stage 1/grade 2, ER+/PR-/HER2- , oncotype 32 but no node involvement and clean margins....