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Study Finds Link Between Certain Genes and Lymphedema Development
A study suggests that certain genes may be linked to developing lymphedema.
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Exercise and Complete Decongestive Therapy Are Best Ways to Self-Manage Lymphedema
A study that reviewed published research on lymphedema suggests that full-body exercise and complete decongestive therapy are the best ways to minimize lymphedema symptoms and maintain good quality of life.
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Docs Need to Consider Quality of Life When Assessing Lymphedema
A study strongly suggests that considering a person's quality of life as well as reducing swelling is very important to managing lymphedema.
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Online Tool May Help Predict Lymphedema Risk
A new online tool does a good job of predicting the risk of lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
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Careful Weight Lifting Doesn’t Increase Lymphedema Risk
Research suggests that a careful weight lifting program that starts with light weights and gradually increases after breast cancer surgery doesn't increase lymphedema risk and could possibly lower the risk of developing lymphedema.
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Research Says Lymphedema Risk Is Ongoing
New research suggests that lymphedema may be more common and last longer than generally thought.
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Lymphedema Risk Seems to be Lowered by Physiotherapy
A small Spanish study found that physiotherapy can stop lymphedema from developing in some women after breast cancer surgery.
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Decongestive Therapy Helps Remove More Fluid from Arm with Lymphedema Than Compression Sleeve
New research shows that women with lymphedema who received decongestive therapy had slightly less excess fluid in their arms compared to women who only wore a compression sleeve; decongestive therapy seemed to offer more benefits for women who had had lymphedema for more than a year.
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Strength Training Doesn’t Worsen Lymphedema, May Actually Help
A small study found that strength training doesn't worsen lymphedema after breast cancer surgery and actually can help reduce the symptoms associated with lymphedema as well as the risk of lymphedema flare-ups.
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Controversial Microsurgery May Ease Lymphedema, but Long-Term Results aren’t Certain
A very small study shows that lymphaticovenular bypass surgery can ease lymphedema, but the procedure requires special training and is controversial because it may make lymphedema worse if done by an inexperienced surgeon, and it's unclear if the benefits last over time.
