Global Therapeutic Academy of Lymphatics

For Patients & Caregivers

Patient and Caregiver Education Center

What Is Lymphedema?

  • Definition
  • Causes
  • Primary vs secondary lymphedema
  • Common symptoms
  • Staging overview
  • When to seek care
Learn more →

Self-Care Education

  • Skin care
  • Compression basics
  • Movement and exercise
  • Infection prevention
  • Daily monitoring
  • When to contact a provider
Explore self-care →

Red Flags

  • Signs of infection
  • Sudden swelling
  • New pain
  • Fever
  • Skin changes
  • Shortness of breath or urgent symptoms
Know the warning signs →

Downloads

  • Daily care checklist
  • Symptom tracker
  • Compression log
  • Appointment preparation form
  • Questions to ask your therapist
Get the downloads →

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Patient Disclaimer

Patient education is for informational purposes only and does not replace evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed healthcare professional.