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.

A recent study led by Dr. Zhaohua Jiang from the Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital has brought advancements in the treatment of lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. Through a procedure known as ...

Lymphedema, a fluid buildup due to lymphatic system issues, commonly causes swelling in limbs. It often follows cancer ...

A 42-year-old chef's battle with aggressive male breast cancer, a rare but serious condition, underscores the importance of ...

Lymphedema can feel like an invisible burden to many cancer survivors. It’s a condition that causes swelling in arms, legs, ...

Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...

Verzenio plus endocrine therapy reduced death risk by 15.8% in high-risk early breast cancer patients compared to endocrine ...

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Katie Schmitt about managing lymphedema in breast cancer survivors.

Since starting her work at Kootenai Health, Dr. Michalina Kupsik has been worried about breast health in North Idaho. Idaho is 48th for women ages 40-74 who reported receiving a mammogram in the past ...

Dr. Stephen Edge answers the question: 'How to Detect Spread to Lymph Nodes?' — -- Question: What are the methods used to investigate whether breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes? Answer: ...

For patients with early-stage cervical cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy alone is noninferior to lymphadenectomy with respect to disease-free survival, according to a study published online Oct. 15 ...