Researchers from the Boston Lymphatic Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are recruiting female breast cancer survivors to participate in a research study to help understand how the anatomy and function of lymphatic vessels are different between individuals.
You may be eligible if you:
Are female
Are at least 18 years of age
Underwent an axillary lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer
Have no history of other surgery of the arms
Have not been diagnosed with lymphedema
Participation includes examination by a physical therapist and two days of imaging studies at BIDMC. Participants will be compensated $500 for completing the study.