Main Function
The 1st main function if the Lymphatic System
what is Fluid Balance?
Fluid build-up in the body tissue caused by blocked, scarred, or removed lymph vessels
What is Lymphedema?
The Gold standard approach
What is Complete Decongestive Therapy?
The 2nd main function of the Lymphatic System
What is Immune Defense?
Cancer originating directly in the lymphocytes (white blood cells) inside the lymph nodes.
What is Lymphoma?
Intermittent pumps with inflatable sleeves to gently push fluid away from extremities.
What is Pneumatic Compression Devices?
The 3rd main function of the Lymphatic System
What is Fat Absorption?
Nodes become temporarily large, tender, or painful.
What is Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Systematic drug regimens circulating via blood to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells.
What is Chemotherapy?