STANFORD, Calif., June 23 (UPI) --Researchers in California may have found a solution to lymphedema, a blockage of passages in the lymph system that can lead to painful swelling of the limbs in ...

The end of cancer treatment can be an exciting milestone in a patient’s recovery process, so any lingering health issues can be frustrating. A Baylor College of Medicine plastic surgeon discusses ...

Explaining what lymhedema feels like isn't always easy. Lymphedema has been one of the greatest challenges I've faced since being diagnosed with breast cancer. It didn't appear immediately after ...

The lymph system provides a slow flow of fluid from tissues into the blood. It returns fluid and proteins that leak from blood vessels, provides passage for immune cells from the tissues to the blood, ...

It’s easy to write off puffy ankles, swollen fingers, cellulite-dimpled thighs or belly bloat as little inconveniences we see when we look in the mirror. But they are actually signs that a ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Our lymphatic system is the body’s built-in detoxification network, allowing us to ...

Lymphedema can feel like an invisible burden to many cancer survivors. It’s a condition that causes swelling in arms, legs, ...

Cancer that starts in the lymph nodes is lymphoma. Cancer may also spread from other areas of the body to various lymph nodes, including the neck. Swollen lymph nodes are usually due to a cause other ...

PHILADELPHIA--The lymphatic system provides a slow flow of fluid from our organs and tissues into the bloodstream. It returns fluid and proteins that leak from blood vessels, provides passage for ...