WellStar Cancer Network 2016 Annual Report

LYMPHEDEMA
Lymphedema is a common side effect of breast cancer therapies
that can have a significant impact on the lives of affected patients.
Changes in the lymphatic system can cause patients painful
swelling in the arm, greatly impacting their quality of life as
well as physical appearance. WellStar's providers recognize the
importance of early detection and timely interventions as part
of our overall commitment to care. Therefore in April 2015, we
launched a multidisciplinary initiative to study ways to identify and
manage patients with lymphedema at a subclinical stage, with the
objective of preventing when possible the onset of irreversible
stages of lymphedema.
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