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🎗️LYMPHEDEMA: PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

  • Zoom Meeting 3645 Grand Avenue Oakland, CA, 94610 United States (map)

🎗️ LYMPHEDEMA: PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT

What is my risk? What should I watch for? And what happens if I develop swelling?

Lymphedema is something many people hear about during breast cancer treatment—but there can be a lot of confusion about what it actually means.

Join a physical therapist specializing in breast cancer rehabilitation for a practical, approachable conversation about lymphedema risk, prevention, early signs, and treatment.

We'll talk about:

  • What lymphedema actually is—and why it can happen

  • Your risk for developing lymphedema after breast cancer treatment

  • What you can do to support lymphatic health

  • Exercise and strength training: what's safe?

  • What changes in your arm, breast, chest, or trunk to pay attention to

  • Early signs of lymphedema and why early intervention matters

  • What to do if you notice swelling, heaviness, tightness, or changes in your tissues

  • Compression garments: when they may be helpful

  • How physical therapy can help manage lymphedema and get you back to the activities you enjoy

  • Common lymphedema myths—and what the evidence actually tells us

Lymphedema doesn't have to mean "don't use your arm."

Learn how to understand your risk, stay active, recognize changes early, and know what support is available if you need it.

Virtual • Free • Led by a Breast Cancer Rehab Physical Therapist

Bring your questions—we'll answer them from a rehabilitation perspective.

Later Event: November 19
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