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Breast Lymphedema: Symptoms and How to Reduce Swelling

A CLT-LANA explains breast lymphedema symptoms, causes, and treatment, plus practical ways to reduce swelling and manage it at home.

A CLT-LANA explains breast lymphedema symptoms, causes, and treatment, plus practical ways to reduce swelling and manage it at home.

Learn about mastectomy scars and how to take care of them to minimize discomfort and appearance from a physical therapist + oncology specialist.

Short- and long-term side effects of lymph node removal in the armpit, including lymphedema, plus simple ways to lower your risk.

Lymphedema after breast cancer is common but manageable. Learn the signs, causes, and steps to reduce swelling and lower your risk.

Gentle stretches after breast cancer surgery or radiation to ease chest tightness, restore shoulder motion, and help you move comfortably.

A 10-minute full body stretching routine you can do on the floor. Designed by a CLT-LANA for cancer recovery and lymphedema. Follow along.

Have swelling under armpit? This can happen as a result of inflammation from surgery or something like lymphedema. Here’s what to do.

Lymphedema commonly develops after cancer treatment or lymph node removal. Learn how to prevent lymphedema and minimize your risk.

Following along with this step-by-step guide for lymphatic drainage for the breast and chest areas.

Radiation fibrosis can cause pain, stiffness, and skin changes. Learn how stretching, manual therapy, skincare, and exercise can help you heal.

Shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment is common, but you don’t have to accept it as your new normal with a consistent physical therapy routine.