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 ...

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

A New Zealand surgeon who has given Lautaimi Faumuina the ability to fit a shoe on his foot again says the patient's leg was ...

This swelling is often caused by a buildup of fluid called edema. When just one leg is affected, an infection or chronic condition like arthritis may be at work. Treatment depends on the underlying ...

A Samoan man whose leg swelled so large he couldn't lift it to walk is having life-changing surgery this week that will allow him to wear shoes for the first time in more than a decade. Amy Williams ...

It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals. “When people develop lymphedema following cancer treatment, it can overshadow their ...

Once present it can be slow to resolve without intervention. A number of strategies exist to treat CCB-related edema, including switching CCB classes, reducing the dosage, and/or adding a known ...

PHAT is a facial rejuvenation therapy that combines nanofat and its stem cells with PRP for anti-aging that lasts for more ...

As a breast surgeon and the Chief of Breast Surgery, Dr. Holly Mason recognizes that the advancements in treatment options for patients with breast cancer are as encouraging as they are confusing.

These veins can cause serious discomfort. Some varicose veins put you at risk for a complication like a blood clot or open sores on your legs. Minimally invasive treatment can get rid of or fade leg ...

Doctors treat diabetic macular edema (DME) in two ways. First, they tackle what's causing it, like high blood sugar or high blood pressure. Just keeping your levels close to normal can stop eye ...