Lymphedema occurs when the body’s white blood cell producing tissues and organs (a.k.a. the lymphatic system) is damaged or blocked. Fluid builds up in soft body tissues and causes swelling. Lymphedema is often a result of damage or removal of the lymph nodes as part of cancer treatement. Lymphedema usually affects an arm or a leg, but it can also affect other parts of the body. While it is often not life-threatening, Lymphedema can cause long-term physical, psychological, and social problems for patients. Learn more
Condition: Lymphedema
Resources Related to Lymphedema
Edema (Swelling) and Cancer Treatment (Article)
Learn about signs of edema, including swelling in your feet, ankles, and legs.
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Lymphedema and Cancer Treatment (Article)
Lymphedema is a side effect of some cancer treatments.
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Lymphedema (Article)
Lymphedema (the build-up of lymph fluid in tissues causing swelling) can have significant negative effects on function and quality of life.
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UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Providers Diagnosing or Treating Lymphedema
Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Lymphedema. Review each provider for availability.
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Locations Where Providers Treat Lymphedema
Note that the treatment of Lymphedema may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.
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Hand Therapy Clinic in the Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital
801 Cottage Drive
Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-6102
New and Returning Patients
Vascular Surgery Clinic (Part of the Surgery Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center)
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 4131
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-6176
New and Returning Patients
Women’s Cancer Clinic — Breast
449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Numbers
- 501-296-1200
New Patients - 501-686-8522
Returning Patients
Areas of Expertise for Lymphedema
Occupational Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)
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