Baylor Lymphedema Program

Lymphedema is excess fluid that collects in tissues and causes swelling. It is a common side effect to cancer and cancer treatment. Although it most often occurs in the arm or leg, lymphedema may occur anywhere in the body including the face, neck and trunk depending on where the lymph nodes are removed and the area of radiation. It can occur immediately after surgery, within a few months or even years after cancer therapy.

Our Lymphedema Program that provides complete decongestive therapy including manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, aquatic exercise, a review of lymphedema precautions and strengthening and flexibility exercises. The therapy sessions are one hour, three times a week for three to four weeks.

A patient may be referred to the Lymphedema Program by their primary care physician, surgeon or oncologist. For more information about the Baylor Lymphedema Program, please call (214) 820-2524.

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