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Pat94 · 04-17-2015, 08:26 AM

My lymphedema OT works closely with my radiation onc to determine my treatments. She used the laser on me once to break up an area that was "webbing." All the other times she just massages. I don't know why the laser isn't used more often. The laser caused no pain while it was in use but I was very sore for a few days afterwards. I don't know whether it was from the laser treatment or the massage. I think you should ask your onc why he doesn't want it used.

04-17-2015, 08:26 AM	#2
Pat94 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 100	Re: Laser Therapy for Lyphedema My lymphedema OT works closely with my radiation onc to determine my treatments. She used the laser on me once to break up an area that was "webbing." All the other times she just massages. I don't know why the laser isn't used more often. The laser caused no pain while it was in use but I was very sore for a few days afterwards. I don't know whether it was from the laser treatment or the massage. I think you should ask your onc why he doesn't want it used.