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Lymphedema is a condition involving a build up of lymphatic fluid in a specific region of the body. One of the leading causes of lymphedema is related to cancer treatment, including radiation therapy treatment and removal of lymph nodes.

For those going through cancer treatment, it is important to get early evaluation and treatment to monitor and manage lymphedema.

If your surgery and radiation therapy are planned as part of your cancer treatment, we can help you establish a surveillance and monitoring plan to closely follow your progress.

Lymphedema prevention: Surveillance and monitoring plan

Early detection may reduce your risk of developing lymphedema. With new technologies, we can establish a monitoring plan that will help detect signs of fluid buildup. Oncology specialists at ÂÜÀòÉç Jacksonville use SOZO bioimpedance spectroscopy, a noninvasive technology to measure and track fluid buildup in at-risk limbs.

• The test reveals a L-Dex score, or lymphedema index.
• This L-Dex score is most useful if performed before surgery, one month after, and every three months for one year.
• The device continues to analyze your L-Dex score to assess for signs of lymphedema.

To learn more about lymphedema prevention monitoring, schedule an appointment with ÂÜÀòÉç Rehabilitation.

Lymphedema rehab: Therapy at ÂÜÀòÉç Rehabilitation

At ÂÜÀòÉç Rehabilitation, our certified lymphedema therapists are an important part of your care team — before, during and after your cancer treatment.

In addition to helping you establish a prevention surveillance and monitoring plan, our specialists will tailor rehabilitation treatments if lymphedema is detected. They will focus on decreasing pain and swelling, improving your ability to move freely and helping you get back to the activities you enjoy.

Here are some options our rehabilitation specialists can discuss with you:

• Relieving swelling in the arms, legs or other areas of the body with the use of compression sleeves or garments
• Therapeutic manual lymphatic drainage massage to move the fluid away from the affected areas
• Specific lymphedema exercise plans and strategies to prevent further complications
• Skincare and hygiene recommendations to prevent infection