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 ...

A new study suggests compression bandages work as well as daily massage for the treatment of a complication of breast cancer treatment called lymphedema. The condition is the result of the removal or ...

Lymphedema caused by cancer treatment is an often-debilitating condition that can last for years or decades. A dedicated research laboratory at MSK is clarifying how this puzzling disease develops and ...

ALTON OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, ...

Your lymphatic system is a system of channels and glands that run through your body. It helps to remove excess liquid and fights infection. When it doesn’t work properly, lymphedema is caused.

The end of breast cancer treatment is cause for celebration, but for many patients, it can bring new challenges. Some studies show that up to 65% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop ...

Scrotal lymphedema occurs when you have a blockage in the lymphatic vessels in your scrotum. Your scrotum is the sac beneath your penis that holds your testicles, which make sperm. Scrotal lymphedema ...

The end of cancer treatment can be an exciting milestone in a patient’s recovery process, so any lingering health issues can be frustrating. A Baylor College of Medicine plastic surgeon discusses ...