See axillary node dissection, sentinel node biopsy. The entire lymphatic system is an important part of the body's immune system. Swelling in the arm caused by excess fluid that collects after lymph nodes and vessels are removed by surgery or treated by radiation. This condition is usually persistent. The two main types of lymphomas are Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
Lymphoma can occur as a result of some types of cancer therapies.
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