Breast cancer treatment doesn’t end when active treatment does — for many survivors, the next chapter includes managing lymphedema, a swelling condition caused by damage to the lymphatic system from surgery or radiation. According to the Lymphedema Education & Research Network (LE&RN), up to 1 in 5 breast cancer survivors will develop it, sometimes months … Read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to recognize the strength of everyone who has faced this diagnosis and to shine a light on prevention, early detection, and support. In the U.S., about 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The … Read more
If you’ve had breast cancer surgery and noticed a tight, rope-like cord running from your armpit down your arm — sometimes all the way to your wrist or thumb — you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. This is called cording, or axillary web syndrome (AWS), and it’s one of the most common things … Read more