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Cancer survivors with painful limb swelling are finding relief through microsurgery so precise it leaves only papercut-sized scars. Ohio State's team is leading a breakthrough that's transforming lives for millions of Americans living with lymphedema.
Researchers have discovered that a natural molecule called IGF can trigger the growth of lymphatic vessels, offering the first real hope for treating lymphedema. For the 20% of breast cancer patients who develop painful, chronic swelling after surgery, this breakthrough could change everything.
Researchers in Japan have successfully regrown working lymph nodes in mice for the first time, offering hope to millions who develop painful swelling after cancer surgery. The breakthrough could transform treatment for lymphedema, a chronic condition that currently has no cure.
Erie County Medical Center can now repair blood vessels thinner than a human hair using robotic technology, helping patients who once had no surgical options. The hospital is one of just twelve in America using this breakthrough.
Cancer patients in North Carolina now have easier access to specialized rehabilitation without leaving their treatment center. UNC Health Pardee just opened a dedicated physical therapy space inside its cancer center, removing one more barrier during an already difficult journey.
Susan Benjamin, 85, found her "floating sisterhood" paddling with New Jersey's first dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors. The Machestic Dragons turn recovery into exhilaration, proving there's vibrant life after diagnosis.