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The Princess Margaret Lymphedema Clinic
For patients who are at risk for or have lymphedema due to
cancer treatment
What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema is swelling caused by a buildup
of lymph fluid in your body as a result of cancer
treatment that involves the removal of lymph
nodes and/or radiation to the lymph nodes.
The Cancer Survivorship Centre
Hours: Monday to Friday,
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 416-946-4501, extension 2363
Email: [email protected]
Who is the Lymphedema Clinic for?
The clinic is open to all University Health Network (Princess Margaret, Toronto General,
Toronto Western and Toronto Rehab) cancer patients who:
• Are at risk of developing lymphedema or want to find out more
• Have been diagnosed with upper body lymphedema or lower body lymphedema
(Gynecologic patients only) as a result of their cancer treatment
What does the Lymphedema Clinic offer?
“Lymphedema Awareness” class
You can book a medical
For people who are at risk of developing
interpreter at no cost to you.
lymphedema or want to find out more.
To book for:
Patients will learn what the signs are and how to
lower your risk of developing lymphedema.
• an appointment, tell your
• No referral is needed. Please call
healthcare provider to contact UHN
416-946-4501 ext. 2363 to register. For class
Interpretation & Translation Services.
times, see the “Patient & Survivorship Education
One weekday notice is needed.
Calendar of Events” from the Patient & Family
• a class, call 416-581-8604. Five
Library (Princess Margaret main floor), or
weekdays advanced notice is needed.
www.theprincessmargaret.ca (search “calendar”).
Lymphedema assessment and follow up
For patients who have been diagnosed with upper body lymphedema or lower body
lymphedema (Gynecologic patients only) as a result of their cancer treatment.
You will learn how to care for yourself while maintaining your lifestyle, and how to do
lymphatic self-massages and bandaging. You can get prescriptions for compression garments
or stockings. If needed, you may also be referred to other rehabilitation services.
• Doctor’s referral is needed with established diagnosis of lymphedema secondary to cancer
treatment. Please ask your oncologist (doctor that specializes in cancer).
For more information
“How to Manage Your Lymphedema” pamphlet (available at the Patient & Family Library,
main floor or by searching www.theprincessmargaret.ca)
Please visit the UHN Patient Education website for more health information: www.uhnpatienteducation.ca
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This information is to be used for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional
medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific
medical condition. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for non-commercial personal use only.
Author: The Cancer Survivorship Centre
Created: 11/2013
Form: D-5990