FreeMD® Post Mastectomy Arm Swelling Outlook

Post Mastectomy Arm Swelling

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Post Mastectomy Arm Swelling Outlook

What to expect with post mastectomy arm swelling:

Post mastectomy arm swelling is very difficult to treat successfully.
Although it may improve, it is not curable.

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Arm swelling (unilateral)
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Last Updated: Jun 25, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Post Mastectomy Arm Swelling References:

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