When we looked at outcomes stratified by treatment, Caucasians and African Americans had similar risks of
lymphedema if they had a SLN,» says Benjamin Smith, M.D., associate professor in MD Anderson's Department of Radiation Oncology and the study's senior author.
Not exact matches
But while insurers stand to save plenty of money
if less women got
lymphedema after breast cancer, unlike when new cancer drugs hit the market, exercise offers no immediate profit prospects for pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies — and no multi-million dollar advertising campaign advising patients to query their doctors about it.
«
If women know we can detect
lymphedema sooner, it will probably ease a lot of patients» minds,» she added.
Over the years,
if untreated
lymphedema spreads to other body parts.
However, with some information and certain precautions,
lymphedema can be avoided or managed
if developed.
Dr. Lindsey Berkson: It is, but it takes... He said in the people that had very severe
lymphedema which is a debilitating, very sad condition and after a woman
if she's... Now we have more sentinel node dissection which means they put a little dye in the breast when a woman has breast cancer surgery.
If you are searching for an experienced, articulate and dedicated Surgical Technologist and / or
Lymphedema Therapy professional who will generate significant insight in patient care, service and support, and develop and oversee successful patient training initiatives, please contact me to arrange an interview.