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Can a person diagnosed with lymphedema have a massage?

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asked Jun 17, 2015 by anonymous

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yes lymphatic massge is for this
answered Aug 20, 2015 by Brenda McPherson, LMT, NMT (260 points)
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The massage therapist needs to be trained in lymphatic drainage or have expertise with cancer massage.  You should not get treated by someone inexperienced.
answered Feb 3, 2016 by Nicole Chamberlain, NTS, LMT, CCSP (260 points)
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