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Lymphedema Therapy Treatment

Lymphedema is a serious complication for many cancer survivors. It causes swelling, usually in an arm or leg, and sometimes in the nearby trunk quadrant.

Risk of lymphedema

Anyone who has undergone lymph node dissection and/or radiation in the axillary, groin or neck region is at risk of developing lymphedema. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provides specialized therapy that helps treat lymphedema in the arms. 

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Cancer treatment

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers nationally renowned experts who deliver state-of-the-art cancer care and exceptional outcomes. We lead the way in the Puget Sound region in providing seamless, team-based cancer care that’s centered around each person. With a relentless approach to individualized cancer care and a commitment to constant research and innovation, our five-year survival rates exceed national averages at every stage. 

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