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 ...

Hollywood star Kathy Bates has opened up about her experience with cancer and the surgery she endured to help her defeat the ...

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

So if you have swelling due to any of those reasons, wearing compression socks throughout the day, including during exercise, ...

Lymphatic drainage massage can offer several benefits, including: Reduced swelling: Helps alleviate edema (aka swelling) and ...

A woman who was forced to seek out-of-country treatment that cost more than $100,000 for her chronic condition said she welcomes a recent apology from Nova Scotia's premier ...

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

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 ...

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 ...