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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

Service type

Fees

No

Language

More English

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