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1		SENATE RESOLUTION
2		WHEREAS, Lymphedema is swelling that occurs in the arms and
3		legs of an individual, often caused by the removal of, or
4		damage to, lymph nodes as part of a cancer treatment or other
5		infection; and
6		WHEREAS, The factors that increase the risk of lymphedema
7		include cancer treatment, age, excess weight or obesity, or
8		rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis; and
9		WHEREAS, Undiagnosed lymphedema can lead to serious
10		complications, such as bacterial infections of the skin and
11		lymph vessels or lymphangiosarcoma, which is a rare form of
12		soft tissue cancer that results from severe cases of the
13		disease; and
14		WHEREAS, Lymphedema cannot be cured, but the symptoms can
15		be managed through a variety of treatment options, such as
16		exercise, massage, therapy, and compression garments; and
17		WHEREAS, The necessary compression garments and therapy
18		treatment options can cost between $200-$3,000 for a patient
19		and are often not covered by insurance plans; and
20		WHEREAS, Lymphedema is not well-known and is often

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1		undiagnosed; therefore, be it
2		RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL
3		ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we encourage increased
4		public awareness of lymphedema; and be it further
5		RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
6		delivered to the Governor, the Director of the Department of
7		Public Health, all constitutional officers, and all members of
8		the General Assembly in order to raise awareness of lymphedema.