Axillary surgery involves the removal lymph nodes in the armpit region, while a sentinel lymph node biopsy is the removal of ...

Ohio is leading the way in new research that may help those affected by lymphedema. Lymphedema is a chronic condition that ...

Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD Compression sleeves are the gold standard for treating lymphedema affecting your ...

When a woman has breast cancer, her treatment may include a mastectomy with lymph node removal along with radiation therapy.

Lymphatic drainage massage can offer several benefits, including: Reduced swelling: Helps alleviate edema (aka swelling) and ...

Scrotal lymphedema occurs when you have a blockage in the lymphatic vessels in your scrotum. Your scrotum is the sac beneath your penis that holds your testicles, which make sperm. Scrotal lymphedema ...

The now 81-year-old breast cancer survivor quickly realized that she, like one-third of all cancer patients, would now be living with a condition called lymphedema. “They had touched on this ...

(WTNH) — In today’s health headlines, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re talking about a condition on the rise that doesn’t get much attention: lymphedema. The condition affects ...

Jennifer Brady has lymphedema and has been locked in a battle with the province over her care. Brady, 46, received surgery to ...

Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...

The purpose of this study was to describe the experience of managing lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. A descriptive phenomenological method was used as a guide for developing a bracket ...

In just over a year, Elaine Birkemeyer has transformed the financial position of Tactile Medical, a company devoted to lymphedema, lipedema and chronic venous insufficiency via at-home treatments.