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What does lymphedema in the breast feel like?

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According to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, one of the most common symptoms of breast cancer-related lymphedema is a feeling of heaviness or tightness in the arm, chest, or breast area. To understand what lymphedema in the breast feels like, it's essential to recognize the spectrum of sensations, from subtle changes to more pronounced discomfort and visible swelling.