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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

Kathy Bates shed light on her decision not to undergo reconstruction surgery after her double mastectomy in 2012 amid her ...

McLaughlin says. One significant issue for breast cancer survivors who have had lymph nodes removed can be lymphedema, tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid that usually is removed by ...

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 ...

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