A multicenter study has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery. However, an effective ...

It most commonly affects the legs and arms. Lymphedema signs and symptoms are: swelling of part or all of the arm or leg, including fingers or toes; feeling of heaviness or tightness; restricted ...

The swelling can occur in the arm, breast, chest or leg area. Patients who have had their lymph nodes removed due to cancer are more likely to develop lymphedema. If you have had a lymph node ...