October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And for some survivors, they may experience lymphedema, a condition that causes painful swelling of their arm or hand after undergoing surgery or radiation.
“Lymphedema can really cause discomfort and can cause loss of function. Women can have trouble lifting their arm or using their hand,” said Chirag Shah, MD, director of breast radiation oncology for Cleveland Clinic. “It can lead to secondary infections of the arm called lymphangitis and really have a significant impact, psychosocial impact and quality of life impact.”
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