CancerNetwork: Early Detection and Treatment of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer
Lymphedema can be difficult to detect in the early stages. Some patients may not experience any symptoms at all, while others may notice that their arm or hand feels different or heavy, according to Steven Chen, MD, MBA. Chen, breast surgeon chief medical officer at Impedimed, spoke with CancerNetwork regarding how to detect lymphedema early on. He noted that the earlier lymphedema is detected, the easier it is to treat.
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