The main symptom is swelling of the arm on the same side of the breast cancer. There may also be associated feeling of tightness and heaviness of the arm and hand.
In severe cases, the ability to move the affected arm can be restricted. In addition, there is an increased risk of skin infection which can lead to skin breakdown and changes.
Associate Consultant
MBBS (Spore), MRCS (Edinburgh), MMed (Surgery), FAMS (Plastic Surgery), FRCS (Plastic Surgery)
Clinical Interests: Cleft ＆ Craniofacial Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Body Contouring
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