What is Axillary Web Syndrome and Cording?

In this video, I explain what axillary web syndrome (AWS) or cording is, what it looks like, and why it happens. Learn about the causes of cording after mastectomy or melanoma surgery and how to identify it. I also demonstrate a simple exercise to help you treat your cording and improve your recovery.
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[@elizabetharka]

I have tender bumps right under the skin at the elbow crease. Is this cording? 2007 3A breast cancer. just now getting PT and other modalities from someone here in NC trained in Germany for Lymphedema. thank you! I will ask her as well at my next appt

[@bethhoagphysio]

It’s possible that this could be cording, but it’s less common for it to develop so many years after your treatment (2007.) Wise to have it assessed in person, in your case, so I’m glad to hear that you are. Keep us posted!

[@elizabetharka]

@bethhoagphysio ok I will- it may have been there all along and never noticed.