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Lymphedema - National Cancer Institute

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Expert-reviewed information summary about the anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer-related lymphedema.

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Weight training doesn't increase lymphedema in breast cancer survivors: http://bit.ly/dRKUsZ More from cancer.gov: http://bit.ly/eQqCmy

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