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How Does Lymph Node Removal Affect Quality of Life? In addition to the health effects, up to 40 percent of women who have their lymph nodes removed get lymphedema – a swelling of the soft tissues in the area serviced by the lymph nodes that were removed. For many women, the chances of lymphedema are much higher, depending on the surgical procedure. Lymphedema can occur in the arm, hand, breast, trunk, or abdomen. It causes pain, tightness, numbness, and sometimes infection. And it can happen anytime – you might think you’re not going to have it if it doesn’t happen within days or weeks of the surgery. But, in fact, it can happen months or years later. It can flare up temporarily, or you can have it all the time, forever. And you never know if it’s going to be mild, moderate or severe. The Study that Made This Surgery Unnecessary for Many Women The study, co-authored Dr. Monica Morrow, chief of the breast service at Sloan-Kettering, and funded by the National Cancer Institute, ...
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