Ask A Doctor: How Long Can You Live With Lymphedema?
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Expert opinion from Ipsa Arora
MD (Internal Medicine) · 5 years of experience · USA
The less severe is the lymphedema, the more is the chances of recovering. The condition of primary lymphedema usually stabilizes with the help of medications and surgical interventions. Persons who develop chronic lymphedema have 10% percent chances of developing lymphangiosarcoma, a type of soft tissue cancer. The tumor is highly aggressive and there is less than 10% percent chance of 5 year survival rate. The average survival post diagnosis is mostly 19 months.
Expert opinion from Chandra Shekar Adelli
MBBS, Gen Med · 6 years of experience · India
Depends on chronicity, complications associated and underlying disease. 5 year survival rate is less than 10% those who develop lymphangiosarcoma most dreadful complication. Early diagnosis and treatment increase survival rate. Treating underlying disease prevents chronicity, complications and increase survival rate.
Expert opinion from Akshitha Mudigonda
MBBS · 2 years of experience · India
Lymphedema is not a life threatening disease. It does not cause mortality. It can affect quality of living. Amputation of limbs may be required in some.
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