Though there is no consensus about whether red light therapy is safe or effective at treating cancer, it may help with complications of cancer treatment. Studies show that red light therapy is a suitable treatment for breast cancer lymphedema, reducing inflammation and promoting the regeneration of lymph vessels, with some evidence that it is more effective than compression. The therapy may also improve inflammation and ulcers in the mouth related to chemotherapy and skin inflammation after radiation therapy.

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