Battling breast cancer often continues long after surgery. In many patients who have had their lymph nodes removed, a painful condition may develop. Marcia Pearson was 49 when she was diagnosed with ...

A multicentre 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.

For two years, Carol Prather of Vancouver endured painful swelling in her feet and ankles, unsure why her lower legs were retaining fluid. Her doctor didn’t have an answer, telling her only to lose ...

VEGF-inducing gene therapy did not significantly improve outcomes with vascularized lymph node transfer for lymphedema. Arm volume reduction and quality of life were similar between treatment groups.