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New risk factor discovered for breast cancer-related lymphedema3820210/19/2022 1:29:33 PM10/19/2022 1:29:33 PMMammography more precise than BMI in relation to lymphedema was found to predict risk of lymphedema independently of BMI, a previously established patient risk factor for lymphedema STS_ListItem_850https://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx1380360https://www.uhn.cahtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News{B5B56BA5-8A1D-43EA-B3D7-B70488E34BBD}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
Lymphedema - Getting Back On Track After Colorectal Cancer59887 Lymphedema is when a body part swells up. If you have lymphedema, you may have symptoms such as swelling or a feeling of stiffness in the affected areas.​ 2/14/2023 4:06:32 PM2/14/2023 4:06:32 PMLymphedema is when a body part swells up. If you have lymphedema, you may have symptoms such as swelling or a You can ask your doctor about a referral to the Lymphedema Clinic STS_ListItem_850https://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/PatientsFamilies/Specialized_Program_Services/Getting_Back_On_Track/Colorectal/Ongoing_Late_Side_Effects/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx2440920https://www.uhn.cahtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/PatientsFamilies/Specialized_Program_Services/Getting_Back_On_Track/Colorectal/Ongoing_Late_Side_Effects{EAFD5893-20F8-4CD1-B879-2F08750E1BF5}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
guide_to_lymphedema309254/3/2007 3:45:04 PM4/3/2007 3:45:04 PMHenri NouwenChapter 1 Explanation of Lymphedema Lymphatic System What is LYMPHEDEMA (Sounds like = lim-fe-DEE-ma) Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when lymph fluid cannot STS_ListItem_DocumentLibraryhttps://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/PatientsFamilies/Patient_Family_Library/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx1134260https://www.uhn.capdfFalsepdfhttps://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/PatientsFamilies/Patient_Family_Library{56175E71-BCB1-41E0-B53A-3DE7D01A0000}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_PDF.js1515
How to Self-bandage Your Leg(s) and Feet to Reduce Lymphedema (Swelling) - D-8519354912/22/2023 5:25:09 PM2/22/2023 5:25:09 PMLeg(s) and Feet to Reduce Lymphedema (Swelling) For patients with lower body lymphedema who have had treatment for cancer . How does self-bandaging help with lymphedema STS_ListItem_DocumentLibraryhttps://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx5581310760https://www.uhn.capdfFalsepdfhttps://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics{ABF1E087-5415-44D6-95AB-09EBEB481603}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_PDF.js1515
How to Manage Your Lymphedema - D-5413347644/21/2022 5:39:56 PM4/21/2022 5:39:56 PMHow to Manage Your Lymphedema For patients who have lymphedema due to cancer treatment Read this booklet Lymphedema is a condition that can get worse over time without proper care STS_ListItem_DocumentLibraryhttps://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx2462650https://www.uhn.capdfFalsepdfhttps://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics{0EC873FE-D025-498B-A627-116F20779BC7}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_PDF.js1515
How to Self-bandage Your Hand(s) and Arm(s) to Reduce Lymphedema (Swelling) - D-86053531411/14/2019 8:20:15 PM11/14/2019 8:20:15 PMHand(s) and Arm(s) to Reduce Lymphedema For patients with upper body lymphedema (swelling) who have had treatment for Self-bandaging is a way to help treat lymphedema (swelling STS_ListItem_DocumentLibraryhttps://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx240913440https://www.uhn.capdfFalsepdfhttps://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics{0CC7E1D0-02B5-4AE2-87D8-2B527FB13E1B}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_PDF.js1515
Self-Bandaging71898 Learn how to self-bandage your upper and lower body to reduce lymphedema and swelling. Learn about how to self-bandage your upper body (hands and arms) and lower body (feet and legs) to reduce lymphedema.5/9/2022 3:29:32 PM5/9/2022 3:29:32 PMSelf-Bandage Your Hands and Arms to Reduce Lymphedema​​ [PDF, opens in new window] How to Self-Bandage Your Legs and Feet to Reduce Lymphedema​ [PDF, opens in new window STS_ListItem_850https://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/PatientsFamilies/Specialized_Program_Services/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx633460https://www.uhn.cahtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/PatientsFamilies/Specialized_Program_Services{D84178C9-7CA3-413E-B473-4618E771B53A}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Referral Form1845067/23/2021 3:58:33 PM7/23/2021 3:58:33 PM: • Patient must be seen by oncologist for cancer treatment at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre • Reason for referral must be cancer related impairment Lymphedema STS_ListItem_DocumentLibraryhttps://www.uhn.ca/UHNReferrals/Forms/AllItems.aspx38100https://www.uhn.capdfFalsepdfhttps://www.uhn.ca{EB982C23-A947-4C63-B1E2-49440C44734A}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_PDF.js1515
HEALTh Referral Form494712/18/2019 7:21:42 PM12/18/2019 7:21:42 PMHome Business (B) or Cell (C (Mandatory if patient does not speak English Patient Free from Metastatic Disease; NO  YES Diagnosed with breast cancer related lymphedema STS_ListItem_DocumentLibraryhttps://www.uhn.ca/UHNReferrals/Forms/AllItems.aspx556210https://www.uhn.capdfFalsepdfhttps://www.uhn.ca{C7B7D8AF-5060-4A91-A5E5-304F448CBD18}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_PDF.js1515
Lymphatic Self-Massage14820 Lymphatic self-massage is a gentle massage to help you manage your lymphedema. Doing this massage daily can help you decrease the swelling in your lower body. 3/21/2023 1:15:12 PM3/21/2023 1:15:12 PMFinding a Community Lymphedema Therapist A lymphedema therapist (or Combined Decongestive Therapist) has 135 hours of training or more in lymphedema management STS_ListItem_850https://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/PatientsFamilies/Specialized_Program_Services/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx146873070https://www.uhn.cahtmlFalseaspxhttps://www.uhn.ca/PrincessMargaret/PatientsFamilies/Specialized_Program_Services{B55CCFA9-7FD9-46EE-9D91-F8AD330246E4}~sitecollection/_catalogs/masterpage/Display Templates/Search/Item_WebPage.js1616
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