Ep 6: Lymphedema Risk Reduction - yes, you can get a blood pressure on that arm!

Ep 6: Lymphedema Risk Reduction: yes, you can get a blood pressure on that arm
ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
There is no compelling evidence that blood pressures or blood draws in your involved arm increases your risk of getting lymphedema. It's true. Research has evolved over the years, changing the way we understand lymphedema risk and practice. Yet sometimes it takes a while for the accuracy to filter through the health care and survivors realms. This is certainly true for cancer related lymphedema precautions. Data now tell us that sitting on the couch will not protect you, taking it easy will not protect you, and lifting weights won’t increase your risk for lymphedema, it will actually decrease your risk!
There are about 600 lymph nodes in the human body and what moves lymphatic fluid through the system is muscle contractions, movement of the body part, increased breathing rate and increased heart rate… so let’s get you moving. Listen in to this episode as we discuss the evidence based ways to protect yourself from Lymphedema and debunk the old, outdated precautions.
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[@mobinett]

Wow so informative! Thank you for this invaluable information. Can you do a video on the latest research for Hormonal therapy after breast cancer pls. New subscriber from Canada ❤

[@therecoveryroom2198]

Hello @mobinett! (And hello to you and all up north! 🇨🇦) Welcome to The Recovery Room! Yes, we will have an upcoming episode on hormonal therapy!

[@mobinett]

I have been told to protect the arm from the sun ? Any research on that ?

[@therecoveryroom2198]

Hi! Research has not shown that to be a lymphedema risk.

[@mobinett]

@@therecoveryroom2198 thank you so much for replying. Looking forward to your next episodes 👍