Lymph node transfer reduces arm swelling after breast cancer surgery, study shows

Lymph node transfer reduces arm swelling after breast cancer surgery, study shows

Source: Medical Xpress

A multicenter study has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery. However, an effective drug to improve the outcomes of the transfer treatment continues to be sought.

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