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An estimated 2 million women in the United States are at risk of developing lymphedema, a condition that involves the chronic and abnormal swelling of the arm, chest, neck and/or back, as a complication of breast cancer treatment. While physicians will recommend proven techniques to manage the swelling, a University of Missouri researcher has found that patients often won't follow the recommendations, or they will use alternative treatments and not discuss them with their doctors.

Title: Hot Flashes, Night Sweats a Good Sign for breast cancer PatientsCategory: health newscreated: 10/30/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 10/30/2008