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 ...

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

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

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

This is because lymph nodes—small structures throughout the body that help filter and drain fluid—may be removed or damaged. This is often the case with breast cancer. Improved cancer treatments mean ...

Facing a breast cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience, filled with uncertainty and fear, but knowledge is a ...

Holly Mason recognizes that the advancements in treatment options for patients with breast cancer are as encouraging as they are confusing. This is especially true in the case of lymph node surgery ...

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 ...

Most women with breast cancer undergo some form of surgery as part of the treatment plan. The principal aims are to remove as much of the cancer as possible and determine if the cancer has spread to ...

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.