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

Cancer treatment, as well as cancer itself, are common causes of lymphedema, a buildup of protein and fluid (lymph) in soft tissues that causes swelling, often in an arm or leg. This is because lymph ...

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

2:10 Nova Scotia woman calls on provincial leaders to improve health care for chronic conditions A Nova Scotia woman fighting ...

Fremont resident Vicky Kiefer immediately knew something was wrong when she woke up one morning and found that her left arm had swollen so much that her “hand looked like a catcher’s mitt.” ...

This blockage and lymph build-up is called lymphedema. Lymphedema can affect many parts of your body. It causes painful swelling and can lead to a long-lasting tissue infection. Surgery is often the ...

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Patients with cervical cancer demonstrated better sexual health and quality of life after undergoing simple hysterectomies ...

Male breast cancer symptoms are similar to female breast cancer symptoms. Watch out for changes such as lumps on or around the breast, nipple discharge, skin that flakes, dimples, or puckers, and a ...

Lymphedema can cause symptoms ranging from mild to severe, including discomfort, swelling, a feeling of tightness or heaviness, limited range of motion, recurring infections and hardened skin.

Bloomington, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics launched the state's first comprehensive breast health program.

Following a groundbreaking court decision and an about-face from the premier, two Nova Scotia women with chronic health ...