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What is Lymphedema? Wear oven mitts when handling hot foods and. Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle massage that uses a light rhythmic stroke to. PREVENTION PROTOCOL FOR LYMPHEDEMA FOLLOWING SURGERY FOR BREAST CANCER F.M. Supplemented by manual lymphatic drainage.

• Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting. • A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss. No, I am not experiencing any of the above health issues. Yes, and I have not discussed these health issues with my doctor. Yes, I have one or more of these health issues but have been cleared by my doctor to proceed with this program. Overview Following surgery and radiation treatments, you may notice swelling in the area being treated. The location and the amount of swelling can depend upon the type of surgery and the number of lymph nodes that are removed.

You may experience swelling in the chest or arm on the same side being treated. If left untreated, the swelling can interfere with functional use of the arm and proper wound healing and can cause an infection. The lymph system drains fluid from the arm and chest and passes the fluid through the axillary (armpit) lymph nodes. If the drainage system is damaged or blocked, the fluid may collect and cause swelling (lymphedema). When axillary lymph nodes are surgically removed and/or radiated, this can interfere with the normal drainage of the lymphatic system on that side. You may now be at risk for developing lymphedema of the arm or chest area on the side you were treated. Lymphedema occurs in a small percentage of patients who have undergone surgery or radiation to the axillary nodes. The risk is higher in people who have had axillary lymph node dissection than in those who have only had a sentinel lymph node biopsy. Risk factors are having: • Axillary lymph node dissection.

• Regional lymph node irradiation. Digital Soccer Draw Serial Mom on this page. • A higher body mass index (BMI). • An older age at diagnosis. Contrary to public perception, blood draws, injection, blood pressure measurements, and air travel are not associated with developing lymphedema after breast cancer treatment.