When Nicole Faccio was born, her left arm was already noticeably swollen. “I probably gave heart attacks to a couple of people,” Faccio, 36, London-based project manager for a technology consulting ...

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) remains a prevalent and challenging long-term complication for survivors. This condition, characterised by swelling of the arm, arises largely as an unintended ...

Lymphedema management involves manual lymphatic drainage therapy, compression sleeves, and dry brushing to reduce swelling and discomfort. Protective measures against injuries, such as wearing long ...

PITTSBURGH — It’s estimated that 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from lymphedema. The painful build-up of fluid has several causes, but fewer solutions. Katherine Amenta sat down exclusively with ...

But any kind of disruption to your lymphatic system — which can stem from risk factors such as tobacco use, trauma, obesity and cancer treatments, including radiation and lymph node removal — may lead ...

A 10-year-old Warwick boy is raising awareness about a rare condition in children. "One of the character's name's is Penelope." In the "Ultimate Lymphedema Warrior," Penelope is learning how to ride a ...

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.