Expert breast cancer surgeon, Stephen Edge, MD, of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, explains why some women with breast cancer get swelling in their arms (lymphedema) after breast cancer surgery in this video from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). A not-for-profit alliance of 21 leading cancer centers—including Roswell Park Cancer Institute—NCCN is dedicated to improving care for cancer patients. For free expert help in understanding cancer, including cancer treatments and side effects like lymphedema, visit www.NCCN.com.
