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In developed countries, lymphedema most commonly occurs as a result of cancer treatment. Initially, impaired lymph flow causes edema, but over time this results in inflammation, fibrotic and fatty tissue deposition, limited mobility, and bacterial infections that can lead to sepsis. While chronically impaired lymph flow is generally believed to be the instigating factor, little is known about what pathophysiological changes occur in the lymphatic vessels to inhibit lymph flow. Lymphatic vessels not only regulate lymph flow through a variety of physiologic mechanisms, but also respond to lymph flow itself. One of the fascinating ways that lymphatic vessels respond to flow is by growing bicuspid valves that close to prevent the backward movement of lymph. However, lymphatic valves have not been investigated in cancer-related lymphedema patients, even though the mutations that cause congenital lymphedema regulate genes involved in valve development. 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