Compression sleeves are the gold standard for treating lymphedema affecting your arms. Lymphedema occurs when lymph fluids accumulate in your arm, causing swelling that may cause pain and lead to ...

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

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 ...

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.

Edema can stem from a variety of medical conditions, including heart or kidney failure, liver disease, and lymphatic system ...

A block in your lymphatic vessels causes your lymph to build up. This blockage and lymph build-up is called lymphedema. Lymphedema can affect many parts of your body. It causes painful swelling and ...

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 ...

Historically, surgeons removed a large number of lymph nodes from the armpit to determine if cancer has spread. This procedure, while effective, often led to lymphedema, a condition characterized by ...