Black Women at Greater Risk for Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery

New research suggests that Black women have more than three times the risk for lymphedema -- a side effect of breast cancer treatment that can lead to swelling in the arms and legs -- compared to white women.

Black Women at Greater Risk for Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
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New research suggests that Black women have more than three times the risk for lymphedema -- a side effect of breast cancer treatment that can lead to swelling in the arms and legs -- compared to white women.