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A 70-year-old female asked:

Mom's lymphnode under her arm was removed as result of breast cancer. cancer returned but now the same arm is badly swollen. what does it mean?

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Lymphatic blockage: Probable due to progression of disease. Reconsult breast surgeon

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Last updated May 3, 2018

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