Yahoo: Can weight loss drugs help treat lymphedema? Doctor sees 'incredible' potential After being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, Antonette Beccarelli faced another health ordeal that changed her life. Like many survivors, she developed lymphedema โ€” swelling in her left hand ...

Understanding the Context

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Dr. Roach: How to treat lymphedema, aka the swelling of the lymphatics Dr. Roach: How to treat lymphedema, aka the swelling of the lymphatics Lymphedema is a problem that may occur after breast cancer surgery (with a sentinel node biopsy or axillary dissection) when lymph nodes are removed or treated with radiation therapy within this area.

Key Insights

An Oklahoma woman traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, for lymphedema treatment. Dr. Jay Granzow, a lymphedema and lipedema surgeon, has developed a two-part surgical system for treating swollen limbs. Breast cancer survivor Dr. Sheri Prentiss discusses shifting oncology care from a "wait and see" approach to early lymphedema intervention and advocacy.

Final Thoughts

Dr. Sheri Prentiss shares how early detection and patient advocacy can prevent chronic lymphedema and improve quality of life for cancer survivors.