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Lymphedema Prevention
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," If a person were treated for breast cancer four years ago andhad taken every precaution to avoid lymphedema, but recently had her blood pressure taken multiple times on the arm that was on the same side as the cancer, how much would that increase her risk for lymph edema, and when would it start showing up? Does

Is there a test for lymphedema?
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," Are there any diagnostics that can be done to better define (or stage) lymphedema for more specific treatment recommendations? Linda McGrath Boyle PT, DPT CLT-LANA, Cancer Rehab Specialist and OncoLink Lymphedema Team Editor, responds:A physician knowledgeable in the clinical practice of lymphedema management most

Staging System for Lymphedema
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," Is there a staging system for lymphedema?Linda McGrath Boyle PT, DPT CLT-LANA, Cancer Rehab Specialist and OncoLink Lymphedema Team Editor, responds:The International Society of Lymphology has established a staging system for persons with lymphedema. For persons with lymphedema of the limbs, the following stages

Cellulitis in the Presence of Lymphedema?
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," After having right axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and radiation concluding in January for local recurrent melanoma, I developed lymphedema and what they believe is cellulitis. It took me probably 2-3 weeks to finally get my arm evaluated. I'm seeing a lymphedema therapist now and I've been bandaging my arm

Self-Care for the Person with Lymphedema
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I developed lymphedema after a hysterectomy, with lymph node dissection 1 year ago. What are the precautions I should be taking in caring for my swollen leg? Linda McGrath Boyle PT, DPT CLT-LANA, Cancer Rehab Specialist and OncoLink Lymphedema Team Editor, responds:Lymphedema education consists of daily attention