Hello. I haven't been on this wonderful site for a while because I've been mixing with oral cancer patients in my area. I know, however, that you have a huge pool of people and lots of acquired knowledge.

My question is about massage and other treatments for lymphedema. My own post-surgery and post-rad swelling went down quite fast but other patients who had similar but probably more radical treatments are suffering. What is the story about massage spreading cancer cells if we can't be sure they have all been eliminated? My own ENT mentioned this but then said, "You've had the treatment, so it will be okay."

I believe there are other treatments like taping and physical therapy.

Would love to hear your thoughts, experiences and knowledge about this.