How to Find a Lymphedema Treatment Center

Lymphedema is a "swelling or blockage of the nymph nodes" (See Reference 1). It can be extremely painful and typically requires a lifetime of treatment. It can be treated with the use of compression, manual lymph drainage, or range-of motion exercises (See Reference 1). If you have lymphedema and need help, you can locate a lymphedema treatment center by following a few steps.

Instructions

• 1

  Ask the doctor who diagnosed you with lymphedema if he knows of any treatment centers in the area. Your physician can give you contact information for local lymphedema treatment centers as well as information about what the treatment will do.

• 2

  Call a cancer center or oncology practice and ask about local lymphedema treatment centers. These types of organiztions will be able to put you in contact with centers in your area.

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  Contact a representative at your insurance company and ask where lymphedema centers near you are located. An insurance company can also help you find centers that are covered under your policy if you have such coverage.

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  Contact local hospitals. Nearby hospitals will be able to give you relevant contact information.

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  Search the website of the National Lymphedema Network (lymphnet.org). Visiting this website (See Reference 2) will allow you to search for local treatment centers and therapists in your zip code or state.