When a woman had her cancerous right breast removed,the surgeon also removed lymph nodes in the axillary region.As a result,her right arm

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The lymph nodes in the axillary region are responsible for draining lymphatic fluid from the arm. When these lymph nodes are removed, lymphatic fluid can accumulate in the arm, leading to edema (swelling). This condition is known as lymphedema.

When a Woman Had Her Cancerous Right Breast Removed,the Surgeon