Surgery for breast cancer may involve removing the tumor (lumpectomy), 或者乳房切除术, sampling some lymph nodes in your underarm and / or radiation therapy. All of these can create scar tissue and interrupt the path of lymph fluid.

A condition called lymphedema can result immediately after surgery or even several years later. 淋巴水肿 can progress if left untreated and can result in serious infections. 早期诊断, 预防, 教育, and treatment will improve the long-term management of the symptoms. More information is available in our brochure 淋巴水肿 预防 for 乳腺癌 病人.

推荐最近最火的赌博软件 Medical University has an excellent 淋巴水肿 Management Program. The program includes manual lymphatic drainage, 锻炼, 伤口护理, nutritional recommendations, and setting up long-term goals. The therapists work closely with the staff at the 乳房 Care Center and the Multi-Disciplinary 乳癌计划 in coordinating your care.