Lymphedema
Sentinal and Axillary Lymph Node Dissection, Treatment & Exercises
Your Body is Your Temple
Research, Resources & Education
Information and pictures from National Cancer Institute unless otherwise specified
Lymphedema occurs when the lymph system is damaged or blocked. Fluid builds up in soft body tissues and causes swelling. It is a common problem that may be caused by cancer and cancer treatment. Lymphedema usually affects an arm or leg, but it can also affect other parts of the body. Lymphedema can cause long-term physical, psychological, and social problems for patients.
Lymph Nodes
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System Anatomy
Lymphedema & Cancer
Lymphedema & Breast Cancer
Stages of Lymphedema
Signs of Lymphedema
Preventative Measures
Complete Decongestive Therapy
Skin Care
Bandaging & Compression
Lymphedema & Breast Cancer
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Exercise Program & Breathing
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)
Surgery
SLNB & Breast Cancer
Benefits & Risks of SLNB
Axillary Lymph Nodes & Levels
Axillary Lymph Node Dissction and Risks
Possible Nerve Damage with ALND
Lymphedema is swelling caused by excess protein-rich lymph trapped within the interstitium and subcutaneous tissues. This is caused by dysfunction of the lymphatic system or pathology.
Lymphedema is swelling caused by excess protein-rich lymph trapped within the interstitium and subcutaneous tissues. This is caused by dysfunction of the lymphatic system or pathology.
A sentinel lymph node is defined as the first lymph node to which cancer cells are most likely to spread from a primary tumor.
The axillary lymph nodes or armpit lymph nodes are lymph nodes in the human armpit.
References
References and information for lymph node and lymphedema
| TOPIC | COMPANY |
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| Lymph Node Surgery for Breast Cancer | American Cancer Society |
| What Is Lymphedema? | American Cancer Society |
| For People at Risk of Lymphedema | American Cancer Society |
| For People with Lymphedema. | American Cancer Society |
| Self Care Videos | Klose Training |
| Lymphedema & Breast Cancer Surgery | National Cancer Institute |
| Lymphedema (PDQ®)Patient Version | National Cancer Institute |
| Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy | National Cancer Institute |
| Axillary Reverse Mapping Technique (ARM) | National Library of Medicine NCBI |
| Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM): Where to Go | National Library of Medicine |
| General | Pink Ribbon Program® |
| General | Summit Education |
| Axillary Lymph Node Dissection | UPMC |
| Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy | UPMC |
| Lymph Node Dissection: Self-Care at Home (Video) | UPMC |
| Breast Cancer | Wiki McMaster |
| Lymphatic system | WikiJournal of Medicine |
| Axillary Lymph Nodes | Wikipedia |
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