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I had cancer treatment a long time ago. Am I still at risk for lymphedema?

April 26, 2017ago cancer treatment lymphedema risk time

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I had cancer treatment a long time ago. Am I still at risk for lymphedema?

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The onset of lymphedema is unpredictable. It can develop slowly over time, immediately after surgery or during radiation treatment. Lymphedema most often occurs in the first 2-3 years after treatment but can develop as many as 30 years later.