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Abramson Cancer CenterLymphedema: What You Need To Know
Learn everything you need to know about lymphedema, including risk reduction and treatment for this condition.
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Lymphedema: The Basics
Learn everything you need to know about lymphedema, including risk reduction and treatment for this condition. |
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Understanding and Decreasing Lymphedema Risk
Following some treatments for cancer, there is a risk of developing lymphedema. Lymphedema is an uncomfortable swelling that occurs in the area where you had cancer treatment. |
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Lymphedema Self Care Tip Sheet
There are some things that you can do to help yourself. Lymphedema is swelling that sometimes occurs after cancer treatment. The swelling may occur in the chest wall, abdomen, arm, leg, foot or hand on the side or in the area that lymph nodes were... |
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Treatment for Lymphedema: Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
Lymphedema occurs as a result of damage to the lymph nodes or lymph vessels. |
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Lymphedema and Exercise FAQs
Is it safe to exercise with lymphedema? Won't I swell more if I exercise? Yes, exercise is safe with lymphedema as long as you pay attention to a few basic principles. If you have lymphedema you should exercise wearing your compression bandages or... |
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FAQs About Lymphedema Garments and Bandaging
What types of bandages are used to treat lymphedema? The bandages used during Complete Decongestive Therapy are called "short-stretch" bandages. They are made of 100% cotton. They look like "ACE™" bandages, but they are different. ACE™ bandages are... |
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Insurance and Lymphedema Treatment
Treatment for lymphedema will require ongoing care from a physician and a physical or occupational therapist (PT/OT). You will need to purchase supplies to control your swelling. This page should provide you with information to use when speaking to... |
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Lymphedema and Travel
If you have had any surgical procedure that has affected your lymph nodes, travel-related activities may be of concern. During travel there can be many physical stresses that may affect a body part that is at risk for developing lymphedema. The... |
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