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 ...

“After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, many patients simply can not hear the full story,” according to Marga F. Massey, MD, CLT, FACS and a pioneer in the field of Vascularized Lymph Node ...

The routine removal of sentinel nodes during surgery for breast cancer may not be necessary, and can contribute to painful lymphedema. “You have cancer and you need surgery. Life as you know it will ...

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An estimated 3 to 5 million Americans will experience chronic lymphedema An estimated 3 to 5 million Americans — and a staggering 140 to 200 million people worldwide — will experience chronic ...

Lymphedema is a chronic swelling or edema in a limb caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. This happens when the lymphatic system is damaged in some way. One common cause of damage is surgery, ...

A multicenter 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.

Knowledge of lymphatic anastomoses guides surgeons in selecting target vessels or areas with the best potential for restoring drainage in surgical interventions like lymphovenous bypass or ...