Kuwait Cancer Control Center reports 1,341 cases of lymphatic swelling

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KUWAIT CITY, May 25: In a recent press statement, Hanaa Al-Khamis, Head of the Physical Therapy Department at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center, unveiled the latest statistics on cases of “lymphatic swelling” in Kuwait spanning from 2016 to the end of 2023. The figures indicate a total of 1,341 cases, including 23 non-cancer patients who sought treatment at the center. These patients were attended to by specialists holding internationally accredited certificates in treating the disease, as reported by the Al-Rai newspaper.

The announcement was made during the second annual awareness day for lymphatic swelling, organized by the Physical Therapy Department at the Kuwait Cancer Control Center. The event was held under the auspices of the Director of the Al-Sabah Specialized Medical District, with the presence of Dr. Ibrahim Al-Kandari, the Center’s Director, and Dr. Fahd Al-Anzi, Head of the Medical Board.

Al-Khamis highlighted that the center’s elite specialists, comprising 16 physical therapists, underwent rigorous training supervised by the Dean of the International Academy (Vodde School). This comprehensive training, conducted over a full intensive week, enabled the therapists to obtain approved specialized certificates. As a result, a significant number of lymphatic swelling cases referred by specialist doctors both within and outside the center were effectively treated.

She further emphasized the center’s utilization of global advancements in measurement techniques, including the use of the new swelling measuring device (Perikit) and modern disposables to enhance patient care. The awareness day featured informative lectures by vascular consultant Dr. Majdi Al-Husseini from Al-Adan Hospital and surgical oncology consultant Dr. Magda Abdel Samad Al-Saleh from the Kuwait Cancer Control Center. These lectures shed light on the medical team’s role in treating lymphedema cases, accompanied by explanatory sessions from a nutritionist on the impact of diet on these conditions.

Al-Khamis also disclosed the launch of a dedicated website for lymphedema patients, the Kuwait Lymphodema Framework, aimed at providing comprehensive information and support related to the disease. Additionally, she revealed an ongoing collaboration with the World Lymphedema Organization to stay abreast of global developments in lymphedema treatment for the benefit of patients.

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