The end of breast cancer treatment is cause for celebration, but for many patients, it can bring new challenges. Some studies ...

Although it sounds like a relatively simple problem, lymphedema is related to the vastly complex human immune system, and it’s not completely understood why some people develop lymphedema after lymph ...

Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. It can be a side effect of cancer treatment. This build-up can cause discomfort. It often happens in the arms or legs, but can also occur in ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Eileen submitted a question on ...

Dr. Edge answers the question: 'What is Lymphedema and How Common Is It?' — -- Question: What is lymphedema and how common is it? Answer: Lymphedema is swelling of the arm from removal of the ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – There’s an estimated ten million people in the United States with Lymphedema. “Lymphedema is swelling of your body part, especially when there is cancer, radiation therapy, ...

Mahogany Geter, a model in Tennessee, spent her childhood avoiding mirrors. “I felt hideous, like a freak of nature,” Geter, 25, tells TODAY.com. Geter was born with lymphedema in her left leg, which ...

To combat the psychological effects from a lymphedema diagnosis, patients need to be equipped with the knowledge and understanding of what the condition is and how it is treated. In addition to ...

There are several times during the new Wendy Williams documentary when the former "The Wendy Williams Show" host shows her bare feet, affected by lymphedema. From her famed purple hosting chair, moved ...

Lymphedema is a progressive and chronic condition resulting from the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissues of the body, causing swelling. Swelling results when the lymphatic system cannot ...

Wendy Williams has been going through a lot lately. She's had all that drama with her now soon to be ex-husband and his mistress, her trip to rehab, speculation on who she's dating — is it a ...

Skoracki explains that the lymph fluid that can build up and cause lymphedema is like "liquid mortar" that flows between the cells or "bricks" that make up our organs, bones, and other tissues. "This ...