Tested lymph surgery for breast-cancer–related arm swelling
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This trial studies a specialized lymph surgery (called VLNT, moving lymph tissue) to treat swelling in an arm caused by breast cancer treatment. It may help reduce lymphedema that doesn’t fully improve with compression and elevation.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18–75 and your arm swelling is from past breast cancer treatment
- Your breast cancer treatment was finished at least 3 years ago, and you have no signs of active cancer
- Your lymphedema is mild to early (stage I–II) and it doesn’t fully go away with elevation or compression
- You completed a full lymphedema therapy plan for at least 12 weeks before starting, using compression consistently without major changes
- You can safely undergo surgery and general anesthesia, and you’re able to keep wearing compression as instructed during the study
- You can attend all tests, including possible skin sampling (skin biopsy) and scans before and after surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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