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low the rehabilitation plan with the help
of a specialist. "The best outcomes happen
when patients see their therapists regu-
larly," she says.
Additional Management Tips
Though there is currently no defnitive
research on nutrition and lymphedema,
Stevens advises maintaining a healthy
weight, as this is certain to support over-
all health and well-being and may help
you cope with symptoms. Stevens also
encourages patients to always address
unusual changes or symptoms in lymph-
edema: "If anything worrisome occurs,
such as an increase in skin temperature
or a change in skin color, contact your
doctor immediately." And ask the spe-
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If you are facing
treatment that
could harm your
lymph nodes, it
is good to know
that you have
resources and
qualifed experts
to help you learn
about and manage
lymphedema.
cialist to help you learn about skin care—
caring for cuts, scratches and burns—
and preventing infection.
If you are facing treatment that could
harm your lymph nodes, it is good to
know that you have resources and qualifed
experts to help you learn about and man-
age lymphedema. If you think you may be at
risk, consult your health care team and get a
head start with education.
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