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Free Lymphedema Screening May 17 at Mather Hospital

A FREE Lymphedema Screening will be held at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 17 for individuals at high risk for the condition.

The screening will take place from 9-11:30 am in Conference Rooms 1 and 2. Registration is required. To register, call 631-686-7648.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer and have had lymph nodes removed, you may be at risk of developing lymphedema, a swelling of the limbs due to an interruption of the lymphatic circulation. You should be screened if:

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  • You have experienced swelling following treatment for cancer
  • Received radiation as part of your treatment
  • Have a family history of lymphedema
  • Had any procedure involving a lymph node dissection

Although lymphedema is a chronic condition, it can be managed with proper care and treatment. The Lymphedema Treatment Center at Mather Hospital is one of the largest hospital-based programs on Long Island.






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