March 30, 2007 — A promising new surgical technique appears to spare most women the painful arm swelling that many say is worse than mastectomy. The procedure, dubbed axillary reverse mapping (ARM), ...

Choosing the right seat can help protect the arm and allow for periodic elevation without disturbing others. Compression sleeves should be in optimal condition; elasticity can degrade over time, ...

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 ...

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.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with breast cancer are at risk for lymphedema long after their treatment concludes, according to study ...

Hypofractionated lymph node irradiation failed to reduce the frequency of lymphedema after treatment for invasive breast cancer, a randomized trial showed. A 3-week radiation therapy (RT) protocol led ...

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is now using cutting-edge technology to help breast cancer survivors avoid painful ...

A multicenter study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.

March 6 each year marks World Lymphedema Day. This annual advocate-driven celebration was established in 2016 by the United States Senate in response to a bill written by the Lymphatic Education & ...