Lymphedema
Women who have been treated for breast
cancer may be at risk for arm, breast, and chest swelling called
lymphedema (limf-uh-dee-muh). Most women who have had breast cancer will
not develop this side effect, but many will. The risk of lymphedema is
higher for women who have surgery and radiation therapy to treat breast
cancer.
If you are diagnosed with lymphedema,
there are treatments to reduce the swelling, keep it from getting worse,
and decrease the risk of infection. The treatment is prescribed by your
doctor and should be given by an experienced therapist. Be sure to check
your health insurance to make sure the treatment is covered.
For more information on lymphedema >>
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772-781-2778.
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2690 SE Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: 772-283-2247
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Healthy Lymphatics, Inc.
Stuart
1001 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 104C
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 286-6333
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479 NW Prima Vista Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
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Lymphedivas
1-866-411-DIVA (3482)
www.lymphedivas.com
Wound Management Services
Bio Compression Sequential Circulator
Lymphedema Pump
725 W. State Road #434
Suite C
Longwood, FL 32750
1-407-478-5201
1-888-282-2924
Fax 1-866-757-7470
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