If you develop lymphedema, make sure you see a lymphedema specialist. He or she will review your medical history and identify a cause for your lymphedema. They will then make recommendations to help reduce your lymphedema. Compression garments. Compression garments are use prophylactically with lymphedema that has recently started to develop. They require a lymphedema
Read moreAlthough not every patient will develop lymphedema following their surgery and radiation, those that do develop it may have pain, discomfort, limit in their mobility, and reduced ability to complete physical tasks. It is encouraged to ask your doctor about risk of lymphedema from the procedure. Ask how many lymph nodes will be removed and
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Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women and will affect 1 in 8 women in the United States. If detected and treated early, most women can survive breast cancer. Every October, is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month but we should be aware everyday! Spread the word about steps women can take to
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Dr. Randy Wei will be presenting two research posters at American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, the largest convention for radiation oncologists. His first poster was a pilot study investigating the use of Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging (SFDI) to measure blood flow change and hyperpigmentation before, during, and after radiation therapy for breast cancer.
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