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Old 12-09-2010, 01:43 AM   #1
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Weightlifting causes no harm for women with breast cancer-related lymphedema

A slowly progressive weight lifting program for breast cancer survivors did not increase their risk of lymphedema (arm swelling and discomfort), according to a study that will appear in the December 22/29 issue of JAMA. The study is being released early online to coincide with its presentation at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

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