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 ...

Lymphedema, a condition that happens when lymph fluid builds up in your body too quickly, can be a result of obesity. A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater qualifies a person as having obesity.

It was four years after my mastectomy when I noticed something strange. In 1990, four years after my mastectomy, I had a hangnail on my right hand, the same side as my surgery. I did what I always had ...

DECATUR – Breast cancer surgery can affect other parts of the body. One of the most common areas is the arms. After returning home, patients may find their clothes or jewelry are tight, their arm ...