Matthew Holbreich was a senior in college when the swelling started. He originally thought he had injured his left leg ...

Lymphedema, a chronic condition often stemming from cancer treatments, leads to tissue swelling. Early detection through surveillance programs and proper skincare can prevent complications like ...

According to the latest report by Mordor Intelligence, the compression therapy market is estimated at USD 4.52 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 5.76 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of ...

Lymphatic vessels act as the body's "drainage system," collecting excess fluid from tissues. When lymphatic drainage is ...

A research team has found that internal head and neck lymphedema, a common consequence of head and neck cancer treatment, ...

Scientists have inched a step closer to developing a first-of-its-kind drug to treat lymphedema, a chronic swelling condition ...

The Lymphedema Treatment Act went into effect on Jan. 1, making prescribed lymphedema compression garments approved by Medicare Part B. Medicare will now cover doctor-prescribed compression supplies ...

Researchers have developed a soft robotic sleeve controlled with a microfluidic chip that reduces cost, weight, and power consumption for treatment of lymphedema. The prototype is more portable than ...

The problems attributed to any cancer diagnosis, before or after treatment, are multiple. Lymphedema is only one, but it is one that demands attention. Lymphedema is a possible side effect ...

Baseline assessments before breast cancer treatment improve early detection of lymphedema, as shown by the PREVENT trial involving 1,200 patients. Without pre-treatment baselines, up to 88% of early ...

The UCHealth SportsMed Clinic in Steamboat Springs will host its quarterly lymphedema monitoring clinic on Oct. 12, 13 and 15 ...

Lymphedema is a chronic swelling or edema in a limb caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. This happens when the lymphatic system is damaged in some way. One common cause of damage is surgery, ...