Up
to 30% of breast cancer patients can suffer lymphedema … a condition that leads
to swelling of the arms and hands after surgery and/or radiation when lymph
nodes are removed or affected. The condition can worsen with time. Women
can suffer chronic achiness or pain from the swelling and added weight. A rare
surgery to transplant or transfer lymph nodes is giving women relief and
greatly improving their quality of life. Patient Renee Mauer suffered for
six years with lymphedema and felt immediately different upon waking from
surgery. Her surgeon, Teresa Buescher (BOO-shur), MD explains how it works.
Newer, Innovative Transplant Surgery Helps Breast Cancer Patients Suffering Lymphedema
Lymphedema can be a debilitating consequence of breast cancer, but a rare surgery gives patients’ hope.
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