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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Lymphedema
- What type of lymphedema do I have (primary or secondary)?
- How can you be sure that my swelling is due to lymphedema and not another underlying medical condition?
- What tests will be necessary to establish the diagnosis?
- What is the grade of my lymphedema (Grade 1, 2, or 3)?
- What are the treatment options for my type and grade of lymphedema?
- Who are the professionals who will be involved in my treatment and how will I put the team together?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the treatments?
- What type of monitoring will be necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments?
- How long will I have to continue treatment?
- Who should I call with questions?
- What types of activities should I avoid during and after treatment?
- What type of support do you offer for patients with lymphedema?
