Breast density can predict lymphedema risk
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Textural analysis improves breast MRI's accuracy
Breast cancer survivors fail to pursue surveillance
Sentinel lymph node biopsy unnecessary for DCIS
Breast cancer takes financial toll beyond treatment
JCO releases new sentinel node biopsy guidelines (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 12, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Dayton Breast cancer survivor finds her mission through post-cancer journey
Retired bank teller turns her breast cancer journey and subsequent lymphedema diagnosis into a mission and organization to help others. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - October 6, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Hannah Poturalski Source Type: news
Managing Lymphedema in Fracture Care Managing Lymphedema in Fracture Care
Lymphedema of the extremities can develop after a fracture resulting from trauma. How is this condition best managed?Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Researchers discovered a novel gene involved in primary lymphedema
(University of Helsinki) Reseachers have made an important discovery how mutations in a novel gene, ANGPT2, cause a lymphatic disease called primary lymphedema. Discovery is essential for the proper diagnosis of patients suffering from primary lymphedema. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Controversies in Surgical Management of Lymphedema Controversies in Surgical Management of Lymphedema
In this article, the authors discuss surgical treatment options for lymphedema and the questions surrounding those techniques.Plastic Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open (PRS Global Open) (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - April 30, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Lymphedema: A Practical Approach and Clinical Update Lymphedema: A Practical Approach and Clinical Update
A new review provides insight into the clinical features of lymphedema and discusses approaches to treatment.Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 23, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
App detects harsh side effect of breast cancer treatment
(Georgia Institute of Technology) Many breast cancer survivors suffer from lymph collection known as lymphedema. It causes arms to swell, and sufferers often become severely depressed. A new app detects it early, and its makers hope it will help spread awareness of the disease. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 16, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
First Robot for Supermicrosurgery, Used for Lymphedema First Robot for Supermicrosurgery, Used for Lymphedema
The first pilot study of robot-assisted high-precision supermicrosurgery in humans shows it is safe for treating breast cancer-related lymphedema.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - February 18, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Causes of leg and ankle swelling
Some causes of swollen legs and ankles are relatively harmless, while others can be more serious. Discover the different causes and their associated treatments. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 14, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lymphology/Lymphedema Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about swollen cervical lymph nodes
The cervical lymph nodes are tiny glands located in the sides and back of the neck. These glands can become swollen. In this article, learn why this is and how to treat it. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 3, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lymphology/Lymphedema Source Type: news
How Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treated?
Discussion
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a recurrent, chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicles particularly in the apocrine gland-bearing areas of the axilla, inguinal, perianal, mammary and inframammary areas. Onset is usually after puberty, in the early 20s. It is more common in females than males. Prevalence is estimated to be 0.05- 4.1%. It can be associated with premature adrenarche, metabolic syndrome and obesity.
The lesions are often pruritic, painful, and with malodorous purulent drainage. It often begins with comedomes and tender nodules, and can easily progress to painful abscesses with purulent f...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - November 25, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Sentinel lymph node biopsy has no benefits for stage zero breast cancer
In addition to offering no benefit to patients, researchers found that the procedure increases the risk for side-effects like pain, infection, and lymphedema. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - October 24, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Special garments ease an agonizing ailment for women. But insurance may not pay.
Lymphedema often appears after cancer treatment and compression clothing can reduce pain, tissue damage. Private health plans vary in coverage, Medicaid covers some expenses, but Medicare does not. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - October 21, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Carmen Heredia Rodriguez Source Type: news
Practice Change? Weight Loss Advice for Breast Cancer Lymphedema Practice Change? Weight Loss Advice for Breast Cancer Lymphedema
In a surprising finding, a weight loss and home-based exercise program did not reduce lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer survivors. The authors say this should change clinical guidelines.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - August 15, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Preauricular lymph nodes: What to know
The preauricular lymph nodes sit just in front of the ears. Some medical problems, such as infections, can cause them to swell. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lymphology/Lymphedema Source Type: news
