Seeking SUPERHERO Support?
Check in with a certified
BCRL therapist.
It's difficult to diagnose early stage breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). That's why it is important to work with your medical care provider to identify a certified BCRL therapist near you. This person should be part of your care management team before and during cancer treatment, and just as importantly, track your aftercare progress for years.
They will do their best to help prevent BCRL from developing, identify it should it occur ,and provide the necessary care.
Compression
is protection.
For breast cancer survivors with a higher risk of developing breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), ask your medical care provider and BCRL therapist about compression sleeves, gauntlets and tops. Compression garments help reduce swelling associated with lymphedema, improve lymphatic drainage and can help prevent the progression of lymphedema.
It is important that you are measured for compression garments by a certified fitter.
HEY THERE
SUPERHERO!
Your breast cancer aftercare JOURNEY is a strategic mission to ensure lasting well-being.
A sneaky challenge called breast cancer-related lymphedema may emerge as a result of your treatments. A hero like you must remain vigilant!
As a mighty superhero you are not alone! Athena Aftercare is here to equip you with the vital knowledge and resources to help manage this (debilitating) lifelong condition.
What You
Should Know
Check your arm.
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL) can happen to almost any breast cancer survivor. It sneaks up on you. Arm feeling tired? Heavy? Swollen? Rings don't fit? Be aware. It could be BCRL. Report these symptoms or any increase in circumference, tingling or fatigue in your arm(s), chest, breast or sides to your medical practitioner.