Following treatment for breast cancer, a 43-year-old woman has an accumulation of lymph and swelling in the upper extremity. This is referred to as:

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Lymph accumulation and swelling in the upper extremity following breast cancer treatment is known as lymphedema. Lymphadenectomy is surgical removal of lymph nodes, lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects lymphocytes, and lymphangitis is inflammation of the lymphatic vessels.

Following Treatment for Breast Cancer, a 43-Year-Old Woman Has an Accumulation