Lymphedema: Managing Lymphedema
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Introduction
If you have had lymph nodes 
removed or have had radiation as part of cancer treatment, you can take steps to avoid lymphedema. If you already have lymphedema, you can take steps to keep it from getting worse.
- Learn how to recognize infection and what you need to do every day to prevent it.
- Learn how to exercise right to help the circulation in an arm or leg that is affected.
- Learn how to protect an arm or leg that is affected.
- Take good care of your skin and nails.
What is lymphedema?
Why is daily management important?
How to manage lymphedema
Where to go from here
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| Last updated: | February 05, 2007 |
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| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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