Secondary lymphedema can develop from infection, malignancy, surgery, scar tissue formation, trauma, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a vein), radiation, or other cancer treatment.

A new randomized trial found that exercise did not prevent lymphedema in breast cancer patients, although adherence was poor.

The benefits of exercise outweigh the risks for breast cancer survivors and patients with lymphedema, a chronic swelling, U.S. researchers say.

Lymphedema risk varies significantly by cancer type and lymph node removal extent, necessitating personalized risk assessments. Misconceptions about lymphedema precautions, such as avoiding blood ...

Changing current recommendations to instruct patients to begin progressive exercise after breast cancer surgery with axillary lymph node dissection seems to be safe. Purpose: Despite advances in the ...

Although I was aware of lymphedema, it wasn't really something on my radar screen, until I heard those words. Somewhere in the haze of diagnosis, mastectomy and follow-up visits with the surgeon and ...

Double cancer survivor, lymphedema patient enjoys life after treatment By Leanne Thomas, Tripler Army Medical Center Public Affairs April 18, 2019 ...

Lymphedema, a chronic swelling condition common in breast cancer survivors, affects three million people in the US. In the past, most people believed that exercise might induce or worsen ...

Lymphedema is a condition that causes buildup of lymph fluid. This results in one or more of a person’s limbs swelling up. We’ll give you a quick overview of what causes lymphedema, and then ...

But lymphedema among breast cancer survivors may be most common. It's been estimated to affect between 20 percent and 30 percent of patients who have 10 or more under-the-arm nodes examined ...