Discover what every stage of breast cancer means for treatment options and recovery, with expert insights to help navigate a ...

Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MD Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts growing in the breast tissue.

This is followed by approximately six weeks of daily radiation therapy to the remaining chest wall and lymph node tissues. Final reconstruction is typically deferred until 6–12 months after ...

A multicenter study has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery. However, an effective ...