Lymphedema in neck from cancer

    • Lymphedema - Head and Neck Cancer Alliance

      Lymphedema can be classified as primary or secondary. Primary is a congenital or hereditary condition, while secondary lymphedema is what cancer patients may face when normal drainage of lymph fluid is disrupted due to a blockage or cut in the lymphatic system.

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    • [DOCX File]Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy | American Physical ...

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      Furthermore, our findings are relevant for the majority of the cancer population, as breast, prostate, gynecological, and head/neck cancer patients may experience treatment effects (from lymph node dissection and radiotherapy) such as lymphedema, pain, and loss of function. 3.

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    • [DOC File]Primary Lymphedema and Lymphatic Malformation (LM)

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      patients with head and neck malignancies. Joon Pio Hong, Lee SW, SY Song, Ahn SD, Shin SS, Choi EK, Kim JH. European Journal of Cancer Care 2009 Nov 18(6):636-641 . 41. Recombinant human epidermal growth factor accelerates the proliferation of irradiated human …

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      Lymphedema is a side effect of cancer treatment that can occur immediately after your surgery or at any time during your recovery process. The removal of lymph nodes and/or radiation to the head and neck can lead to decreased circulation of fluids in the tissues …

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    • [DOC File]Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

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      Lymphedema occurs when the normal drainage of fluid is disrupted. It may be caused by a blockage or cut in the lymphatic system, usually the lymph nodes in the groin area and the armpit. Blockages may be caused by infection, cancer, or scar tissue from radiation therapy or surgical removal of lymph nodes.

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    • [DOC File]The Gathering Place

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      The neck is the most common site of lymphedema in patients with head and neck cancer. However it occurs below the chin, in the face and less often inside the mouth. The risk of lymphedema rises with the number of lymph nodes and vessels that are removed or damaged during cancer treatment.

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    • [DOC File]www.mcgill.ca

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      Chronic lymphedema is a progressive and a relatively painless swelling of any peripheral tissue – limbs, head and neck, breast, trunk or genitals that is the result of a less-than-optimal transport capacity of the lymphatic system. Chronic lymphedema can be primary or secondary. ... The treatment of lymphedema. Cancer. 1998;83(12):2833-4.

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    • [DOC File]Joon Pio Hong, M - Lymphedema Surgery

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      Dysphagia Therapy Protocol for Head and Neck Cancer. Patient demonstrates dysfunctional swallow. Patient demonstrates a functional swallow. 2 weeks after Chemo/ Radiation. SLP completes a follow up MBS to evaluate swallow function. SLP gives patient a HEP of swallow exercises and a journal to document weekly: Weight. PO. daily pain levels

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