(WNDU) - It’s been called cancer’s nasty little secret. Lymphedema is a condition where fluid builds up in a person’s arms or legs. Lymphedema can cause long-term physical, psychological, and social ...

Dear Doctor: My best friend had a successful breast cancer surgery last spring. But the surgeon took out some lymph nodes, and now she’s getting lymphedema in her left arm. Is it true that there’s no ...

Woodlands, TX – Dawn McDonald was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014. She ended up having a double mastectomy with reconstruction. After surgery, she noticed her arm wasn’t working well and was ...

Dear Doctor: My 36-year-old son has recently been diagnosed with primary lymphedema. He has developed open wounds on both of his legs and is in a lot of pain. The condition limits his movement, and he ...

A Must Have for all affected by Lymphedema, Lipedema and related diseases. This new book focusing on the Self-Management of Lymphedema is specifically geared toward the patient, caregivers, and family ...

Lymphedema is triggered by trauma to the lymphatic system, a network of vessels that run throughout the body just beneath the skin and drain lymph fluid. When lymphedema occurs, the vessels lose their ...

It is important that patients have a general knowledge of the lymphatic system in order to understand the condition and how to treat and manage it effectively.” — Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist ...