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 ...

Lymphatic drainage has quietly become one of the most talked-about wellness concepts online, and one method in particular ...

Explaining what lymhedema feels like isn't always easy. Lymphedema has been one of the greatest challenges I've faced since being diagnosed with breast cancer. It didn't appear immediately after ...

Lymphedema, a fluid buildup due to lymphatic system issues, commonly causes swelling in limbs. It often follows cancer treatments like surgery or radiation, disrupting lymph flow. Early detection ...

There are more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., and one in five of those will be diagnosed with lymphedema, a painful swelling, usually in one or both arms. But there's a new ...

You may have heard about lymphatic drainage massages or come across videos of the massage technique on social media. While this technique was originally developed to treat lymphedema (swelling caused ...

For those living with lymphedema, everyday life can present both challenges and dangers. Learning how to avoid injury is vitally important but with just a few precautions, you can learn to protect ...

In a new PNAS study co-authored by Boston University biomedical engineer Dr. Chris Chen, researchers say they're getting closer to understanding the mysteries of lymphedema - a condition characterized ...

Swelling in the limbs can be more than perturbing puffiness. Edema, extra fluid in your tissues, has various causes, including those related to arteries, veins and the lymphatic system (a part of your ...

Did you know that over 10 million Americans are diagnosed with lymphedema and lymphatic diseases? More people are living with these diseases in the United States than are diagnosed with multiple ...

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 ...