Take this simple test to determine if you are
at risk. Answer yes or no.
- Have you had any lymph nodes surgically
removed or altered?
- Have you received radiation therapy as a
part of your cancer treatment?
- Have you experienced intermittent or
chronic swelling that does not decrease when you elevate the
extremity or body area?
- Have you experienced any swelling that
"pits" or indents with pressure? (For ex: Dents in the forearm
after it has rested on the edge of a table.)
- Have you had difficulty with your clothes
fitting more "snug" on one side?
If you have answered "yes" to one or more of
these questions, you are at risk and may be presenting with the
initial signs of Lymphedema. Talk to your doctor and see if an
evaluation is right for you. You may also attend our monthly
Lymphedema education meeting to learn more about our program and
your treatment options.
