Lymphedema Clinic
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Lymphedema management
Medical equipment
Eligibility
Doctor referral is required - out-patient rehabilitation lymphedema physiotherapy services are provided to individuals diagnosed with cancer only.
Description:
The Lymphedema Clinic is available for cancer patients who develop or are at risk for lymphedema.
A registered physiotherapist trained in lymphedema will develop a customized treatment plan and help you set goals focused on learning lymphedema prevention and self-management skills.
- The clinic can authorize funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for compression modification devices, covering a portion of the cost.
- Patients travelling from the region may apply for the Northern Health Travel Grant to attend this clinic at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
- Appointments are scheduled in-person for patients in our Hospital and for patients who live locally.
- If you live in the region, appointments can be arranged using Telemedicine Services
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