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Reducing Lymphedema Risk Through Physical Therapy

Breast cancer patients could benefit from rapid intervention One of the more complicated and troubling side effects of surgery for breast cancer is lymphedema—a condition that can result from the removal of neighboring lymph nodes to determine the spread of cancer, if any. Removal…

What Role does Massage Therapy Play in Lymphedema’s Healing Process?

Lymphedema is a serious condition with no cure. In the United States, lymphedema affects an estimated 2.5 million and results in swelling of legs, arms, or both. However, the condition is often misdiagnosed as dermatitis, gout, or some other condition. In some instances, people remain…