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Undergone Cancer Surgery To Remove Large Malignant Tumour Under The Skin On Cheek And Again A Smaller Tumour On Neck. Treatment?
Question: Recent cancer surgery (3/14/13) to remove large malignant tumor under the skin on left cheek and again a smaller tumor on left neck. A large mass of flesh currently on left neck and under chin evidently is the reason that this type of therapy has been suggested. Lymphedema Therapy. What does it consist of ? email= YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
exercises, compression bandages, skin care
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Lymphedema is the accumulation of fluid in the lymphatic system resulting in swelling.
It can occur in cancer or during treatment due to disruption of the flow of lymphatic fluids.
There are different methods that are recommended to treat lymphedema.
Lymphedema therapy specifically refers to : (1) specific exercises that are taught to encourage drainage. These are shown by a specialist trained in this area
(2) compression bandages that also encourage drainage and reduction in swelling. It helps the fluid to move through the lymphatic system.
(3)skin care- this reduces the chance of any infection and prevents the skin from drying
(4) massage therapy to also allow for the movement of any fluids.
It can take a varied amount of time for a response to be seen. It can vary from weeks to months.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any additional questions
exercises, compression bandages, skin care
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Lymphedema is the accumulation of fluid in the lymphatic system resulting in swelling.
It can occur in cancer or during treatment due to disruption of the flow of lymphatic fluids.
There are different methods that are recommended to treat lymphedema.
Lymphedema therapy specifically refers to : (1) specific exercises that are taught to encourage drainage. These are shown by a specialist trained in this area
(2) compression bandages that also encourage drainage and reduction in swelling. It helps the fluid to move through the lymphatic system.
(3)skin care- this reduces the chance of any infection and prevents the skin from drying
(4) massage therapy to also allow for the movement of any fluids.
It can take a varied amount of time for a response to be seen. It can vary from weeks to months.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any additional questions
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