A compression sleeve for lymphedema is a tube-shaped elasticized garment that a person wears on the arm. By putting pressure on the arm, it keeps lymph flowing through the lymphatic system.

With proper precautions, international travel and safeguarding an arm with lymphedema are possible. Always prioritize your ...

But there are treatment options, including compression, wraps, pumps and exercise ... McDonald, who was diagnosed with lymphedema in 2015, shows them her right arm. Then she assures patients ...

Breast cancer survivors may develop lymphedema in their arm, hand, chest ... Compression can be in the form of wraps and/or a sleeve or stocking to prevent more swelling. Exercises enhance ...

“Lymphedema is very ... oftentimes avoid many of the things they love to do.” Beccarelli had to wrap her arm with compression bandages to help reduce swelling and keep the lymph fluid moving.

For some patients and types of cancer, our reconstructive surgeons may be able to use techniques to prevent lymphedema. These include axillary reverse mapping (ARM) and microsurgery to restore lymph ...

The purpose of this project was to design a self-report tool to evaluate arm lymphedema and its related symptoms. Methods: The LSIDS-A was developed and tested in over 300 patients in three phases at ...