It is possible to leave most of the lymph nodes in the armpit, even if one or two of them have metastases larger than two millimeters. This is shown in a trial enrolling women from five countries. The ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Following surgery for breast cancer, many women will experience arm swelling - a bothersome condition doctors refer to as lymphedema. Lymphedema is a public health issue ...

WASHINGTON — Hospitals in about a dozen states are testing whether some simple steps, such as arm-strengthening exercises, could reduce the risk of one of breast cancer's troubling legacies — the ...

Swollen hands can be a troubling symptom, often indicating an underlying health issue. While occasional mild swelling can be normal, persistent or severe swelling could signal a more serious problem.

Q: Five years ago my right breast was removed because of cancer. Now my right arm is swollen and I have a hard time using it. My sister has swollen legs, and she was given a water pill that brought ...