What is axillary web syndrome?
Axillary web syndrome, which is also known as cording, may develop following a lymph node dissection although the exact cause of cording is unknown. With this syndrome, a thick cord is felt under the skin and can restrict movement in the arm. Treatment may include physical therapy or stretching.
How do members experience axillary web syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with axillary web syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for axillary web syndrome*
Who has axillary web syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
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<20 | 0 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 0 | |
40s | 0 | |
50s | 1 | |
60s | 2 | |
70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 0 | |
Female | 4 |