Your Questions Answered

Surviving the challenge of breast cancer is physically and emotionally difficult.

Thanks to advances in medical technology and therapy, more individuals are successfully beating their cancer.

Check out these videos from leading lymphedema experts who answer your most important questions.

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What is Lymphedema?

Unfortunately, treatment for breast cancer sometimes causes secondary conditions which have a negative impact on a survivor’s quality of life.

One such condition, called lymphedema, is the development of swelling in the arm where lymph nodes were removed. We hope that the information on this website is useful and helps clarify the risks of lymphedema and the importance of early treatment.

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What is L-Dex ?

The lymphedema index
(L-Dex®) is a measurement system used to aid in the clinical assessment of unilateral lymphedema of the arm in women (a condition in which swelling occurs in only one arm).

ImpediMed L-Dex devices are the first cleared medical devices using low frequency impedance. They've been developed to aid your doctor to clinically assess for lymphedema.

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Medical Professionals

A new paradigm of Lymphedema Management....
"Pre-operative assessment, prospective surveillance and early intervention may have prevented the onset of irreversible LE."

Start here for some quick resources to help your patients.

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Data - NIH Study Results

Data from the NIH: Pre-operative clinical assessment can lead to earlier detection, and treating it promptly could lead to preventing progression.

Recognizing lymphedema early and treating it promptly is the best way to manage the condition.

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Patient Resources

You are not alone... there are many resources on the internet to help you in learning about breast cancer & lymphedema, networking with others, etc.

Check out our collection of favorite resources, as well as the medical professionals using L-Dex® in your state.

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