Effect of manual lymphatic drainage on upper limb lymphedema after surgery for breast cancer

"The results of the study showed a positive effect of manual lymphatic drainage on the maintenance phase of lymphedema in patients after breast cancer surgery. The questionnaires showed a significant improvement in hand and arm symptoms as well as an improvement of the other functions and symptoms affecting quality of life."

Source: Czech Gynaecology (Ceska Gynekologie) via PubMed