Ask an Expert is a free question-and-answer service about breast cancer and breast health that is available on weekends. If you'd like to ask a question or comment, please visit us again on Saturday or Sunday. In the meantime, please search the existing topics using the search tool at the top of the page. It's quite possible that one of our many existing topics already addresses your question.
If you would like a consultation with a breast specialist at the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center, call 443-778-2778. It is possible to get an appointment for a second opinion within a few days of contacting us.
We hope you find the information helpful!
| Forum | Questions | Ask a Question | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Lymphedema Questions concerning Lymphatic obstruction or blockage of the lymph nodes. |
483 |  |
| Asked | Publicly Submitted Question | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2012 | The last post you answered was the following: "dno research studies validating thata needle as described would have triggered this. swelling at this point in time given recurence of cancer ruled out does imply that a likely cause may be lymphedema of the breast." The above is why I asked about "dno" You mention that breast lymphedema is rare. I read somewhere that it is very common, but under diagnosed. Just because the breast swells when treatment is over and it's not cancer or an infection, is there a chance it could be something else? I can't find any other answers for the swelling. Is there any chance self-massage or the PT doing massage could make things worse? | ||
| Replied | JHU's Breast Center Reply | ||
| 6/24/2012 | sounds like the email response hiccupped then when posted. what it should say is that there have been no research studies to validate that lymphedema would be triggered by a needle placed within the breast. | ||
Please note: This service is not intended to provide primary medical advice concerning specific medical care or treatment. Ask an Expert is a free service operated by health care professionals at the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center. Due to the volume of questions and their complexity, there are times when medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists or oncology nurses are consulted for their input. These individuals volunteer their time for this service and will respond as soon as they are able. Please do not post or send the same question to us in multiple locations or categories.