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Reoccurrence of EST+ HER2- breast cancer. Results from PET FES shows cancer in all three levels of Axillary lymph nodes. Are there any options beside surgery? I worry about Lyphodema.
After 7 years past double mastectomy without issue (no other treatment at that time), I was recently diagnosed with a new breast cancer occurrence, a 1-2 cm lump in my breast skin. After two surgeries and three lymph nodes removed, all testing positive for same breast cancer (ER+, PR+, HER2-), I'm told I will have to do a…
Hi community. I'm posting since I haven't found a similar case yet. I opted out on surgery and chemo (too late), and it's been a good run for 7 years. The LE came on slowly to rt arm, dr diagnosed. Now its in both feet, then the left breast just swelled in size. No real noticeable discoloration. Has anyone else had LE…
Hi I'm back. I was here many years ago. I used to talk to Benny and others and I did some modeling for lymphedema's sleeves. I'm in huge trouble now. I have terrible osteoporosis and I need blood drives desperately yet I have injuries on my feet and bilateral lymphedema and I'm in a wheelchair. Where else can we get a…
My arm did not swell up but my breast did by a lot after my lymph nodes were removed. It has been over 4 months now and my effected breast is twice the size of my other breast. My oncologist said oh well it will just be like that forever but she never even looked at it. I am in Canada but I heard not all oncologists are…
Hello, I was supposed to have LYMPHA (bypass) during my double mastectomy/ALND in 2023. The surgeon at that time could not find any good vessels to make the connection in the axilla. So, I wear a sleeve 8 hours every day and do regular manual lymph drainage to manage mild lymphedema and keep it from progressing. I've also…
Hi, All — I'm 11 years out from diagnosis and Lx/Mx. I have had issues with LE off and on since, but not much in the last 4 years or so. I wore a more substantial bra on Sunday. I usually only wear it for a few hours and then take it off, but I wore it all day. When I took it off on Sunday night, my cancer-side…
Hi all! This evening(some two hours ago) I was bitten by a mosquito on the arm with axillary clearance, on the mastectomy side. I`m freaking out about lymphedema now. I washed it with soap and I`m keeping ice on it. Any advice on what to do, please? How big is the risk now?
This is my first post in this group as I know I have IDC. I had my lumpectomy and SLNB yesterday. I was at hospital early as they put a wire in, they injected the lymph nodes with nuclear something, had a gamma scan, had an MRI and ultrasound. I was supposed to have the IDC and another suspicious area removed (that was…
Hi! Has anyone else been sent to PT to stave off lymphedema after having lymph nodes removed? My surgery was a month ago and I have no symptoms. I just don’t want to waste more time and money if I don’t need to. Thank you for any insight!
The main Breastcancer.org site offers helpful information in the extensive Lymphedema section, including: Lymphedema Signs and Symptoms Reducing Risk of Lymphedema and Lymphedema Flare-Ups Lymphedema Treatments Finding a Lymphedema Therapist There are also great tips and practical advice on the following discussion board…
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