CANCER RECOVERY
CANCER RECOVERY
CANCER RECOVERY
PATIENT INFORMATION
PATIENT INFORMATION
LYMPHEDEMA THERAPY
Pre-Treatment Right Leg Lymphedema
Compression bandaging.
Short stretch bandages are used to decrease swelling in the acute phase of treatment.
Compression Garment
A Velcro Wrap was fitted and the patient will used this long term for maintenance.
Pre-Treatment Right Leg Lymphedema
Lymphedema is swelling that can occur in the arms, legs, head/neck, trunk, pelvis, and breast after cancer treatment. Our Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLT's) have specialized training to address your area of swelling. There is no cure for lymphedema and it can progress, so it is best to get treatment as early as possible.
The gold standard for lymphedema treatment is Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) which includes:
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Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
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Compression (garments and/or bandages)
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Skin Care
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Exercise