In the worst-case scenario, untreated or poorly managed lymphedema can lead to serious complications such as recurrent infections, skin changes, and decreased mobility. These complications can ...

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

Radiation therapy for breast cancer can have many manageable side effects, including changes to your skin, fatigue, and lymphedema. Some side effects are more common for specific types of radiation.