If you have had a lymph node procedure, here are some ways to alleviate or prevent lymphedema: Eat a healthy diet, exercise, and avoid weight gain ... If you note a skin infection, seek medical ...

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss discusses lymphedema as a result of cancer treatment and shares resources that exist for patients ...

Dr. Anderson: I refer patients to physical therapy for “pre-rehab” prior to surgery to discuss the risk of postsurgical issues, such as arm and chest wall lymphedema (swelling ... issues and ...

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.