A compression sleeve for lymphedema is a tube-shaped elasticized garment that a person wears on the arm. By putting pressure on the arm, it keeps lymph flowing through the lymphatic system. Lymph is a ...

Therapy Shoppe opens in Mars Hill next month, offering specialized lymphedema care alongside custom post‑mastectomy fittings ...

Lymphedema is a condition that causes one or more of your arms or legs to become swollen due to a buildup of lymph fluid. This type of lymphedema is called secondary lymphedema. Primary lymphedema is ...

SAN ANTONIO – The Lymphedema Treatment Act that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024, will cover what health insurance doesn’t, such as compression supplies to reduce the condition’s painful swelling. “It ...

The end of cancer treatment can be an exciting milestone in a patient’s recovery process, so any lingering health issues can be frustrating. A Baylor College of Medicine plastic surgeon discusses ...

New evidence of clinical benefit from compression devices in patients with lymphedema comes from a retrospective analysis in 718 privately insured patients. Receipt of an advanced pneumatic ...

Patients who have been treated at Fred Hutch Cancer Center can be seen in the Physical Therapy department by one of our Certified Lymphedema Therapists, who are trained in teaching patients how to ...

Lymphedema is a common side effect that may affect a cancer survivor months or even years after treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy. Here are some tips to help manage lymphedema.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Katie Schmitt about managing lymphedema in breast cancer survivors.

Have you noticed swelling in your arms or legs after breast cancer surgery? If so, tell your doctor. They might want to check you for lymphedema. It’s common for women to get this condition after ...

People who have had surgery to remove part of the lymphatic system are at risk of developing lymphedema, a buildup of fluid in soft bodily tissues. Other risk factors for lymphedema include ...