--- title: "Lymphedema services at Sutter Health" description: "Lymphedema, which can lead to swelling in the limbs or trunk, often develops after cancer treatment, surgery, vascular issues, or trauma. While lymphedema isn’t curable, we can help you manage it." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lymphedema" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Lymphedema services at Sutter Health ![smiling-senior-male-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/smiling-senior-male-patient.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) # Lymphedema Lymphedema, which can lead to swelling in the limbs or trunk, can develop after cancer treatment, surgery, vascular issues or trauma. While lymphedema isn’t curable, we can help you manage it.  [Find a lymphedema specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Medical+Oncology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ![smiling-senior-male-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/smiling-senior-male-patient.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## Why choose Sutter? Our lymphedema therapy program, led by certified lymphedema therapists, is designed to help you manage this condition day by day. Lymphedema frequently affects people who previously had breast cancer surgery with lymph node removal. It can also impact the legs after surgeries for prostate cancer, lymphoma, uterine or ovarian cancer and melanoma, as well as the upper body after treatment for head and neck cancer. We combine hands-on treatment to reduce swelling with personalized self-care education to improve your quality of life. We’ll help return your limbs to a normal size and shape with the proper care and treatment. By the numbers ### 95%  of patients said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their care at Sutter’s Rehabilitation Institute. ### 10  Sutter Hospitals honored as America's best for 2024 by Healthgrades.  ### 200+ Care Centers with dozens of new and expanded locations near you coming soon. ### 12,000+  Sutter physicians  are dedicated to providing accessible care close to home.  ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer) ## Treatments - Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT) - Compression therapy - Exercise and Physical Fitness - Home Program and Follow-Up - Hygiene and Skin Care - Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Understand Your Cancer Risk](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/understand-your-cancer-risk) You can take some simple steps to lower your risk. Health & wellness ### [Lowering Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Changes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/lowering-cancer-risk-through-lifestyle-changes) Unfortunately, a typical South Asian lifestyle includes many of the foods and lifestyle habits associated with increased cancer risk. Health & wellness ### [Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/reduce-your-risk-of-breast-cancer) Breast cancer specialists at Sutter discuss simple steps that can help you lower your risk of disease. ## Lymphedema care for swelling and daily function Work with Sutter specialists to manage lymphedema with hands-on therapy and personalized strategies for daily care. 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