A multicentre study led from Finland 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.

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Lymphedema refers to fluid accumulation that's usually drained through the body's lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the legs and arms. Lymphedema signs and symptoms are: swelling of part ...

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 ...