Really?: The Claim: Flying After Breast Cancer Surgery Can Cause Swelling

Monday, August 30, 2010 - 14:49 in Health & Medicine

Lymph nodes are often removed as treatment. The concern is that changes in cabin pressure might influence the movement of fluid in the lymphatic system.

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