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 ...

Lymphedema is an underrecognized complication of cancer therapy, and even when it is recognized, it is often undertreated, says Dr. Anna Towers, Director of the Palliative Care Program at McGill ...

Mahogany Geter, a model in Tennessee, spent her childhood avoiding mirrors. “I felt hideous, like a freak of nature,” Geter, 25, tells TODAY.com. Geter was born with lymphedema in her left leg, which ...

In the retrospective cohort study, researchers reviewed reports at Mayo Clinic for all patients who had LE lymphedema, limiting the review to those who had an ICD code for lymphedema. 4437 patients ...

ALEXANDRA: AND THERE ARE SOME SAFETY MEASURES CANCER SURVIVORS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING A COVID-19 SHOT. IF YOU DEVELOP LYMPHEDEMA, YOU SHOULD GET YOUR SHOT IN THE ARM THAT IS NOT SWOLLEN. IF BOTH ...

Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when there is damage to the lymph system, causing a collection of fluid in one or more areas of the body. The swelling can occur in the arm, breast, chest or leg ...

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Koya Medical, a healthcare company focused on developing breakthrough treatments for lymphedema and venous diseases, announced today that its wearable, active ...

There are several times during the new Wendy Williams documentary when the former "The Wendy Williams Show" host shows her bare feet, affected by lymphedema. From her famed purple hosting chair, moved ...

Among the many potential lingering side effects of breast cancer, one of the most challenging can be lymphedema, a condition in which lymphatic fluid gets trapped in lymph vessels and causes swelling.

After being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, Antonette Beccarelli faced another health ordeal that changed her life. Like many survivors, she developed lymphedema — swelling in her left hand ...

Wendy Williams revealed at the beginning of July that she had been diagnosed with lymphedema Wendy Williams is showing fans what her new reality looks like after being diagnosed with lymphedema ...