While initially developed to treat people with lymphedema, proponents claim lymphatic drainage massage can reduce cellulite, ...

A study 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. However, an effective drug to ...

Lymphedema can be a terrible side effect of cancer. The constant swelling of an arm or leg can not only be incredibly painful but it can also inhibit many activities. In this week's Moves in Medicine, ...

Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. announced at the ASCO 2025 Annual Meeting new clinical data showing that its Flexitouch Plus device significantly improves clinical outcomes and quality of life for ...

A multicentre 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.

Dear F.S.: Lymphedema is swelling (“-edema”) caused by improper working of the lymphatics (“lymph-”). In many people, lymphedema happens after a medical or surgical problem, such as arm edema after ...

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month. Lymphedema is a condition that causes an accumulation of fluid in different areas of the body including the arms, legs, trunk, abdomen, head and neck. Susan Selby, ...

NEWS. ASHLEY: THANK YOU. IN TODAY’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, LYMPHEDEMA. IT IS ONE OF THE CHALLENGES AFTER TREATMENT OR BREAST CANCER. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST HEIDI ARANDA WALSH SAYS ...

A compression sleeve for lymphedema is a tube-shaped elasticized garment that a person wears on the arm. By putting pressure on the arm, it keeps lymph flowing through the lymphatic system. Lymph is a ...

Joan White was the third person in her family to be diagnosed with lymphedema -- painful and generally lifelong swelling, mainly in the arms or legs. Her parents each developed it after battling ...

Dr. Edge answers the question: 'What is Lymphedema and How Common Is It?' — -- Question: What is lymphedema and how common is it? Answer: Lymphedema is swelling of the arm from removal of the ...