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Decongestive Therapy Helps Remove More Fluid from Arm with Lymphedema Than Compression Sleeve
New research shows that women with lymphedema who received decongestive therapy had slightly less excess fluid in their arms compared to women who only wore a compression sleeve; decongestive therapy seemed to offer more benefits for women who had had lymphedema for more than a year.
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Strength Training Doesn’t Worsen Lymphedema, May Actually Help
A small study found that strength training doesn't worsen lymphedema after breast cancer surgery and actually can help reduce the symptoms associated with lymphedema as well as the risk of lymphedema flare-ups.
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Controversial Microsurgery May Ease Lymphedema, but Long-Term Results aren’t Certain
A very small study shows that lymphaticovenular bypass surgery can ease lymphedema, but the procedure requires special training and is controversial because it may make lymphedema worse if done by an inexperienced surgeon, and it's unclear if the benefits last over time.
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Flying Doesn’t Seem to Increase Risk of Lymphedema
A small study suggests that flying on an airplane poses little risk for bringing on lymphedema in people who've had breast cancer surgery.
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Arm/Shoulder Problems Common After Breast Cancer Surgery
Most women who have breast cancer surgery have some type of arm problem, even more than a year after surgery.
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Senate Bill Would Require at Least 48 Hours of Hospital Care After Breast Cancer Surgery
U.S. legislators are considering two bills -- one on minimum hospital stays after breast cancer surgery and one on federal funding for environmental links to breast cancer -- that may have a big effect on women diagnosed with the disease.
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Older Women, Minorities Less Likely to Get Sentinel Node Biopsy
Whether or not a woman has sentinal lymph node biopsy seems to be largely influenced by her age, ethnicity, and insurance status, and not by the relevant disease factors, new research shows.
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Weight Loss May Reduce Lymphedema Risk
Losing weight may help ease lymphedema in obese women after breast cancer surgery.
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Women Benefit from Physical Therapy After Surgery
New research shows that physical therapy can reduce shoulder pain and improve arm function after surgery.
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Losing Weight May Help Ease Some Lymphedema
A new study shows that weight loss may help to reduce the swelling associated with arm lymphedema.
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