Sept. 16, 2003 — Two cycles of low-level laser treatment (LLLT), but not one, are effective in reducing the volume, tissue hardness, and extracellular fluid associated with postmastectomy ...

Newer techniques include high-voltage electrical stimulation (which reduces lymphedema by producing muscle contractions and relaxation that increase venous and lymphatic flow) and laser therapy ...

Arm lymphedema is a feared and presently incurable complication of breast cancer surgery and radiation treatment (RT). Lymphedema results from excess ... exercise, skin care, compression bandaging, ...

Lymphedema after cancer treatment -- special issue of Rehabilitation Oncology presents research update Peer-Reviewed Publication. Wolters Kluwer Health ...

PurposeCancer-related lymphedema (LE) is an incurable condition associated with lymph-involved cancer treatments ... circumference and relying on self-report. Symptoms can be managed, not cured, with ...

If you have laser therapy, you may experience less pain, swelling, and scarring than with traditional surgery. However, laser therapy can be expensive and require repeated treatments.

If you have any signs or symptoms of lymphedema, ask your physician for a referral to Piedmont Cartersville's Lymphedema Therapy Program. For more information, call 470-490-1900. Related Articles ...