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 ...

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 ...

Lymphedema, a condition that happens when lymph fluid builds up in your body too quickly, can be a result of obesity. A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater qualifies a person as having obesity.

Lymphedema, also known as elephantiasis, is a chronic condition characterized by long-term swelling and discomfort in a specific part of the body. It can occur after cancer treatment and is often ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Lymphedema patients face significant costs for daily compression garments and treatment, though Medicare’s 2024 ...

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting its Lymphedema Support Group on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 6 p.m. at its Canandaigua Rehabilitation Center, 699 S. Main St.

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

Lymphedema is a condition that causes one or more of your arms or legs to become swollen due to a buildup of lymph fluid. This type of lymphedema is called secondary lymphedema. Primary lymphedema is ...

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 ...

Among the many potential lingering side effects of breast cancer, one of the most challenging can be lymphedema, a condition in which lymphatic fluid gets trapped in lymph vessels and causes swelling.

"I got my life back," says India Robinson, 43, of the treatment — and now she's pursuing her dreams Wendy Grossman Kantor is an award-winning journalist who has contributed to PEOPLE for over 20 years ...