A member asked:

Would the arm be edematousf the patient has breast cancer, and their axillary lymphy nodes are removed?

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Lymphedema: The removal of lymph nodes is the main cause of lymphedema. The nodes drain fluid from the arm. This is a treatable problem but not curable. I highly recommend going to a lymphedema clinic in order to get evaluated and treated. Treatment includes manual massage, exercises, arm sleeve and other types of manipulation.

Answered 8/1/2013

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