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*

*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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 0
40s 0
50s 1
60s 2
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 4