Lymphedema as a Side Effect from Breast Cancer Treatment - SLUCare Breast Surgery

SLUCare breast surgeon Dr. Theresa Schwartz talks about the side effect of lymphedema that occurs through the treatment of breast cancer for some women. Lymphedema symptems usually including the swelling of some limbs that cannot drain fluid properly. Fortunately there is a microsurgery option to help alleviate the issue and possibly prevent it from happening. More information online at www.slucare.edu

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