Our Care Advisors can answer any questions you might have about lymphedema treatment. Lymphedema (LIM-fuh-DEE-muh) is swelling from extra fluid. It can be very uncomfortable. It can happen when some ...

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

ALTON OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, ...

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 ...

Lymphedema, a condition that happens when lymph fluid builds up in your body too quickly, can be a result of obesity. A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater qualifies a person as having obesity.

Lymphedema is a condition that causes one or more of your arms or legs to become swollen due to a buildup of lymph fluid. This type of lymphedema is called secondary lymphedema. Primary lymphedema is ...

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

Lymphedema is a common side effect that may affect a cancer survivor months or even years after treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy. Here are some tips to help manage lymphedema.

Occupational therapist Cathleen Houle has recently been designated as a certified lymphedema therapist by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. Houle provides occupational therapy services at Androscoggin ...

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

The prevalence of lymphedema is rising globally as a result of a rising geriatric population, increasing cancer cases, and a surge in surgical procedures. Since these factors can all raise the risk of ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...