There have been enough cases in the community in which postoperative swelling of the arm has interfered with or destroyed the function of the arm for this fear to be constantly found among women.

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss explores the challenges patients face in accessing lymphedema compression garments following ...

After the treatment, around 20-40 percent of women develop lymphedema, a lymphatic drainage disorder in the affected arm. In 2022, about 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide.

After the treatment, around 20–40% of women develop lymphedema, a lymphatic drainage disorder in the affected arm. In 2022, about 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide.

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 ...

Cases of methadone causing edema and weight gain have been reported with both tablets and the liquid formulation. A 31-year-old man taking methadone 500 mg twice daily as part of a detoxification ...