Augusta, GA
World Lymphedema Day: Augusta-area patients honored at Georgia Cancer Center event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Patients were honored Friday at a special event hosted by the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University and Wellstar MCG Health in recognition of World Lymphedema Day.
The observance, now in its 11th year, was established to raise awareness of the condition.
Early detection is key, providers say
Local providers said anyone experiencing symptoms such as chronic swelling should seek an evaluation.
“If we catch it sooner, then we are able to control it and reverse it to lower stages and prevent infections, loss of mobility, pain, fluid leakage and things like that,” said Hari Kashyap, a certified lymphedema therapist.
About secondary lymphedema
Secondary lymphedema is the most common form of the condition. It can appear immediately following cancer treatment or years after treatment has ended.
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