Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when there is damage to the lymph system, causing a collection of fluid in one or more areas of the body. The swelling can occur in the arm, breast, chest or leg ...

It was hypothesized that individuals receiving arm massage from a significant other following lymph node dissection surgery would have greater immediate comfort and fewer functional constraints ...

Purpose/Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of arm massage from a significant other following lymph node dissection surgery. Design: Randomized clinical trial with a pretest-posttest design.