Improved treatments available for lymphedema patients

Arm or leg swelling, fluid retention and skin infections are common among?cancer patients who have had surgery?on?or radiation to their lymphatic network. The condition, known as lymphedema, occurs when there is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the upper or lower extremity because the lymphatic vessels are unable to drain adequately. ?For many people, lymphedema [...]
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