Lymphedema, or lymphatic obstruction, is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling (edema). The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system and vital for immune ...

A compression sleeve for lymphedema is a tube-shaped elasticized garment that a person wears on the arm. By putting pressure on the arm, it keeps lymph flowing through the lymphatic system. Lymph is a ...

Our Care Advisors can answer any questions you might have about lymphedema treatment. Lymphedema (LIM-fuh-DEE-muh) is swelling from extra fluid. It can be very uncomfortable. It can happen when some ...

Patients fear lymphedema as an unpredictable daily reminder of breast cancer treatment. The medical community has assumed for years that the development of breast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) ...

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 ...

Lymphedema, also known as elephantiasis, is a chronic condition characterized by long-term swelling and discomfort in a specific part of the body. It can occur after cancer treatment and is often ...

Learn essential strategies for early detection and long-term management of lymphoedema to enhance quality of life.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Lymphedema caused by cancer treatment is an often-debilitating condition that can last for years or decades. A dedicated research laboratory at MSK is clarifying how this puzzling disease develops and ...

Phase II Trial of Imatinib Plus Binimetinib in Patients With Treatment-Naive Advanced Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Five databases and two registries were searched for randomized controlled trials or ...