BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Eileen submitted a question on ...

Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. It can be a side effect of cancer treatment. This build-up can cause discomfort. It often happens in the arms or legs, but can also occur in ...

Dr. Edge answers the question: 'What is Lymphedema and How Common Is It?' — -- Question: What is lymphedema and how common is it? Answer: Lymphedema is swelling of the arm from removal of the ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – There’s an estimated ten million people in the United States with Lymphedema. “Lymphedema is swelling of your body part, especially when there is cancer, radiation therapy, ...

There are several times during the new Wendy Williams documentary when the former "The Wendy Williams Show" host shows her bare feet, affected by lymphedema. From her famed purple hosting chair, moved ...

ALTON OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, ...

To combat the psychological effects from a lymphedema diagnosis, patients need to be equipped with the knowledge and understanding of what the condition is and how it is treated. In addition to ...

Lymphedema is a progressive and chronic condition resulting from the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissues of the body, causing swelling. Swelling results when the lymphatic system cannot ...

When Nicole Faccio was born, her left arm was already noticeably swollen. “I probably gave heart attacks to a couple of people,” Faccio, 36, London-based project manager for a technology consulting ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — There are an estimated ...