Sutphin, 58, of Cheshire, had painful lymphedema — or swelling — in her arm following reconstructive breast surgery about a ...

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Like many survivors, she developed lymphedema — swelling in her left hand and arm that impacted daily living. “It was bigger than the other arm and heavy. It was very hard to do things because ...

Like many survivors, she developed lymphedema — swelling in her left hand and arm that impacted daily living. “It was bigger than the other arm and heavy. It was very hard to do things because ...

The key with lymphedema is that you don't want to rely on visually noticing signs, because by the time you see even a slight bit of swelling in your right hand compared to your left, or your right arm ...

However, the swelling can become so severe that the arm clearly interferes with everyday life, both at work and at leisure. Lymphedema can be treated with surgical options including liposuction ...

Jackson was at risk of developing lymphedema after having a mastectomy ... it resides in the arm and causes a lot of swelling," said Dr. Christopher Reid, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon ...

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling due to buildup of lymph ... the first thing she’ll do is measure her arm, starting at the wrist and going up to the shoulder.

"We uncovered evidence that VLNT can effectively reconnect the lymphatic system, reducing arm swelling and improving ... options for those suffering from lymphedema post-breast cancer treatment.

You may get relief from rest or by propping up the affected arm or leg. Stage II. The part of your body where you have lymphedema looks swollen most of the time and feels harder than the ...