Lymphedema occurs when the lymph system is damaged or blocked by fluid buildup in soft tissues. It is a common condition that may be inherited, occur after a lymph obstruction and in some cases,by ...

Patients with lymphedema are finding more care options at the physical therapy programs at Schuyler Hospital and Cayuga Medical Center. Patients with cancer can develop this condition, but it also can ...

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is now providing therapy for patients struggling with lymphedema -- a condition resulting from impaired flow of the lymphatic system. According ...

Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. It can be a side effect of cancer treatment. This build-up can cause discomfort. It often happens in the arms or legs, but can also occur in ...

SAN ANTONIO – The Lymphedema Treatment Act that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024, will cover what health insurance doesn’t, such as compression supplies to reduce the condition’s painful swelling. “It ...

The rising incidence of cancer worldwide has led to an increasing number of surgeries that involve the removal of lymph nodes ...

Explore the innovative concept of bioengineered lymph nodes as a promising solution for lymphedema after cancer surgery.

Breast cancer survivors face numerous challenges in their recovery journey, but one of the most devastating and often overlooked complications is lymphedema. This chronic condition, characterized by ...

After being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, Antonette Beccarelli faced another health ordeal that changed her life. Like many survivors, she developed lymphedema — swelling in her left hand ...

VEGF-inducing gene therapy did not significantly improve outcomes with vascularized lymph node transfer for lymphedema. Arm volume reduction and quality of life were similar between treatment groups.

Lymphedema is a problem that may occur after breast cancer surgery (with a sentinel node biopsy or axillary dissection) when lymph nodes are removed or treated with radiation therapy within this area.

To the editor: I, too, have lymphedema, yet not nearly as debilitating as Kathy Bates described in her recent op-ed (“When surviving cancer isn’t the end of the fight,” Oct. 23). About 10 years ago, I ...