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 ...

reducing arm swelling and improving the lives of patients," says Jiang. "The technique involves transplanting healthy lymph nodes into the affected area, which then promotes the regeneration and ...

When a woman has breast cancer, her treatment may include a mastectomy with lymph node removal along with radiation therapy.

This prevents lymphoedema from happening since other nodes are available for lymphatic drainage of the arms. Tracking the lymph nodes can be done with a dye or a radioactive substance," explained ...