Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 18 years old and older with biopsy-proven breast cancer. * Scheduled for axillary dissection or probable axillary dissection or within 14 days after axillary dissection at either Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH) or University of Miami (UM). * Patients that eventually did not undergo full axillary dissection but had 9 or more lymph nodes removed or received axillary radiation will be allowed to stay in the study. * Intent to continue follow-up for at least 6 months post-operatively. * Able to give an informed consent to participate in all study's stages. * Willing and able to fill questionnaires in person or with assistance at baseline and at 6 months from surgery. * Bilateral axillary dissection patients are eligible to be enrolled for each side. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous axillary dissection. * Lymph node biopsy except for biopsies related to the current cancer event. * Congenital or acquired arm lymphedema. * Nephrotic Syndrome * Anasarca * Unable or unwilling to fill questionnaires at baseline and at 6 months from surgery.