Working out to prevent lymphedema

Lymphedema, a problem especially for breast cancer patients.

Well - Weight Lifting May Help to Avert Lymph Problem - NYTimes.com

After a woman has surgery for breast cancer, she is typically given a long list of don’ts. Don’t lift anything heavier than 15 pounds, including your child. Don’t carry a heavy purse or grocery bags. Don’t scrub, push, pull or hammer.

The goal is to prevent lymphedema, a painful and unsightly swelling of an arm or leg that can occur near the site where lymph nodes have been removed or damaged by radiation. But new research suggests that much of that advice may be too restrictive. To prevent lymphedema after breast cancer, the best strategy may be more exercise, not less.

Comments

[Avril]

Hi ,
Is it good for old age people????
My grand mother was suffered from lymphedema. I know how a person suffered from the lymphedema feels. Weight lifting is also a good treatment, but what about her, she would not do it more properly. After a long search on the treatment on lymphedema and swelling in the body, I found a book which is written by Peter Hodge. The book is based on his experience and 6 years of research on the lymphedema and its treatment.Go through the weblink Lymphedema advice to get a better treatment for the lymphedema.

Thanks
Avril

[Tom Faranda]

Avril, thanks for osting this message.

Tom Faranda

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