GLP-1 drugs are blockbuster medications for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes. Now doctors are trying them for lymphedema, ...

Different measurement tools and diagnostic criteria show low-to-moderate agreement for diagnosing breast cancer-related ...

As cancer survival rates rise, the long-term side effects that cancer and its treatment takes on the body has increasingly ...

But, Cleveland mother of three learned she had breast cancer. After surgery, chemo and radiation treatments, she developed lymphedema. She had surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and now, she feels ...

Lymphedema can be an unfortunate and sometimes crippling side effect for those who have undergone cancer treatments. Lymphedema is chronic, progressive swelling resulting from trauma to the lymphatic ...

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss discusses the importance of seeking early intervention to detect lymphedema following cancer care.

Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when there is damage to the lymph system, causing a collection of fluid in one or more areas of the body. The swelling can occur in the arm, breast, chest or leg ...

Early screening and intervention are vital in preventing chronic lymphedema, especially in breast cancer patients. Oncology practices should incorporate lymphedema discussions and monitoring into ...

Boost your lymphatic system to fight infections, reduce swelling, and detoxify. Learn daily habits to enhance lymph flow and ...

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.

After the treatment, around 20-40 percent of women develop lymphedema, a lymphatic drainage disorder in the affected arm. In 2022, about 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide.

The purpose of this study was to describe the experience of managing lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. A descriptive phenomenological method was used as a guide for developing a bracket ...