10/20/2017 0 Comments Lymphedema: Part Three of ThreeSpecial thanks to Alpine's Lymphedema Specialist, Antara Quiñones, DPT, for submitting this article for publication. If you have had breast cancer treatment in the form of radiation, lumpectomy, or mastectomy, you are at increased risk of developing arm lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a failure of the lymphatic system to move lymph fluid out of the extremity. If left unchecked it can lead to skin changes, infection, and decreased function. The best results to avoid the development of lymphedema involve early intervention. Here are some important items to know when it comes to post-cancer treatment:
Download “6 Things You May Not Know About Lymphedema” Flyer & Poster curtesy of LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org. Photo courtesy of the mayoclinic.com
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