When finishing treatment for breast cancer, most people feel different than they did before diagnosis. Oftentimes, it is difficult to adjust to the “new normal.” Fred Hutch's Breast Cancer Program ...

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Katie Schmitt about oncology physical therapy. Dr. Schmitt is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a clinical specialist in oncologic physical therapy and certified ...

A grumpy and grateful cancer survivor reflects on her neuropathy and lymphedema. During and since chemotherapy to treat my breast cancer, a few of the toes on my right foot go numb, and sometimes a ...

Lymphedema results from lymphatic fluid buildup due to damaged lymph nodes, often from cancer treatment, leading to swelling and complications. Early detection and management are crucial, as ...

Lymphedema, or lymphatic obstruction, is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling (edema). The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system and vital for immune ...

Peripheral edema is swelling of your lower legs or hands. The cause may be simple, such as sitting for too long on a plane or standing for too long. It is common in older adults and pregnant women, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women who use taxane chemotherapy agents may be at a higher risk to develop epiphora, optic neuropathy and ...

Peripheral edema is a fluid buildup in the extremities, resulting in swelling. The swelling may accompany other symptoms depending on the underlying cause. Many conditions and medications can cause ...

I am a type 1 diabetic for 25 yrs about 15 years ago I developed Neuropathy and Lymphedema, I have extreme weight gain that wont stop, my whole body is so tight and muscles stay flexed all the time I ...

Funduscopy showed optic disc edema with chorioretinal scarring. There was evidence of vitritis. These findings were suggestive of an inflammatory or infiltrative cause of optic neuropathy and ...