Lymphedema is a condition where lymph fluid builds up in body tissues, causing swelling. This is a common outcome following treatment for head and neck cancer.
Lymphedema is a chronic condition and it cannot be cured, but it can be managed. The earlier it is treated, the better the response to the therapy. Our team of head and neck Speech Language Pathologists are specialists are uniquely trained to treat lymphedema following head and neck surgery or radiation.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
A program within the Vascular Medicine Center providing vascular and endovascular surgery, including diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as aneurysms, peripheral artery di…
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
A department providing ear, nose, and throat care, including diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, sinus problems, allergies, and voice and swallowing disorders using advanced…
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Speech Language Pathology
A program within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing speech therapy from a speech-language pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language, voice…