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
The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery provides state-of-the-art care for patients with vascular disease, offering medical therapies, minimally invasive techniques, and…
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
From voice and swallowing, balance and hearing issues, to complex cancers of the head, neck, and skullbase, the Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) Department provides timely d…
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Speech Language Pathology
Our team of speech language pathologists treat voice, swallowing, breathing, language, and speech problems, as well as many other issues related to speech language pathology in bo…