Lymphoedema Screening

The Lymphoedema Screening Package at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur is designed for individuals experiencing persistent limb swelling, heaviness, tightness, or skin changes that do not go away. Limb heaviness or tightness, even without visible swelling, may be an early symptom of lymphoedema and should be assessed by a medical professional.

This package includes ICG Lymphography-Guided Screening, a lymphatic imaging method that helps identify the location and flow of lymphatic vessels more accurately. The screening is safe, free from radiation, and has a reduced risk of allergic reaction.

Lymphoedema may occur after cancer treatment, surgery, radiation therapy, injury, or due to an inherited lymphatic system condition. It may commonly affect the arms, legs, breast, chest wall, face, neck, or genital region depending on the underlying cause. A personalised consultation is required to assess suitability and determine the appropriate screening plan.

Why Consider Lymphoedema Screening?

Lymphoedema is a condition that can occur when lymphatic fluid does not drain properly, causing swelling, heaviness, tightness, skin thickening, or discomfort in the affected area. In some cases, early symptoms may appear as limb heaviness or tightness before visible swelling develops.

Not all swelling after cancer treatment is lymphoedema. Other possible causes such as deep vein thrombosis, infection, heart failure, kidney disease, venous insufficiency, or cancer recurrence may need to be excluded. This is why a medical consultation and proper assessment are important.

Early screening may help identify lymphatic concerns and guide the next steps for monitoring, treatment planning, or specialist care.

What Is ICG Lymphography-Guided Screening?

ICG Lymphography-Guided Screening is a lymphatic imaging method used to assess lymphatic vessel location and flow. It uses indocyanine green, also known as ICG, to help visualise the lymphatic vessels during the screening.

Based on the package information, ICG Lymphography-Guided Screening is:

• Safe and free from radiation
• Associated with a reduced risk of allergic reaction
• Useful for accurate identification of lymphatic vessel location

Common Symptoms of Lymphoedema

You may consider screening if you experience:

• Limb heaviness
• Limb tightness
• Swelling that does not go away
• Reduced flexibility
• Skin thickening
• Recurrent cellulitis
• Discomfort or pressure in the affected limb
• Changes in limb size or shape

Who May Be at Risk of Lymphoedema?

You may be at risk of lymphoedema if you have:

• Had surgery or radiation therapy
• Experienced an upper or lower limb injury
• An inherited lymphatic system condition
• Persistent swelling after cancer treatment
• Limb heaviness or tightness, even without obvious swelling

What is the Lymphoedema Screening Package?
The Lymphoedema Screening Package is a screening package for individuals with persistent limb swelling, heaviness, tightness, or suspected lymphatic concerns. It includes ICG Lymphography-Guided Screening to help assess lymphatic vessel location and flow.

What is lymphoedema?
Lymphoedema is a condition that may occur when lymphatic fluid does not drain properly, causing swelling, heaviness, tightness, or discomfort in the affected area.

What are the early symptoms of lymphoedema?
Early symptoms may include limb heaviness, tightness, swelling, reduced flexibility, skin thickening, or recurrent cellulitis. These symptoms may occur even before swelling becomes obvious.

Is all swelling after cancer treatment considered lymphoedema?
No. Not all swelling after cancer treatment is lymphoedema. Other causes such as deep vein thrombosis, infection, heart failure, kidney disease, venous insufficiency, or cancer recurrence may need to be excluded.

What is ICG Lymphography-Guided Screening?
ICG Lymphography-Guided Screening is an imaging method that helps visualise lymphatic vessels and identify lymphatic vessel location more accurately.

Is ICG Lymphography safe?
Based on the package information, the screening is safe, free from radiation, and has a reduced risk of allergic reaction.

Who should consider this screening?
This screening may be suitable for individuals with persistent swollen limbs, limb heaviness or tightness, a history of surgery or radiation therapy, previous upper or lower limb injury, inherited lymphatic system conditions, or swelling after cancer treatment.

Which cancer treatments may be associated with lymphoedema?
Lymphoedema may occur after treatment for cancers such as breast cancer, gynaecologic cancers, prostate cancer, melanoma, head and neck cancer, bladder or rectal cancer, and sarcoma, depending on the treatment area and lymphatic involvement.

Is a consultation required?
Yes. A personalised consultation is required to assess suitability and determine the appropriate screening plan.

Is a follow-up visit required?
Yes. This screening requires a second follow-up visit on the next day. For participating doctors, no additional consultation fee will be charged for this visit under the promotional package.

Are additional procedures or treatments included?
No. Additional procedures, medications, consumables, medical supplies, or investigations are not included in this package.

Can international patients book this package in Malaysia?
Yes. This package is applicable to international and self-paying patients only. International patients may book the Lymphoedema Screening Package at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.

• This package is valid for self paying International Patients only.
• Prices are subject to 6% Sales & Service Tax (SST) and may change without prior notice.
• Prices are based on per person basis, in Malaysian currency (RM).
• Upon completion of payment, cancellations are not permitted. However, we do accommodate rescheduling requests provided date fall within the campaign period.
• Confirmed orders are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Prices are valid until 31 December 2026.
• The purchased package must be utilised within 3-month, including both appointment booking and completion of services.
• Appointment booking must be made 7 days in advance.
• Includes procedure and injectables.
• Does not cover consultation fee, aaditional procedures, medications, consumables, medical supplies or investigations. 
• If patient does not proceed with the package after consultation, the standard consultation fees will apply.
• This screening requires a second follow up visit on the next day.
• For participating doctors, no additional consultation fee will be charged for this visit under the promotional package.
• Final cost may vary based on individualised screening plans.
• Travelers are responsible for independently securing their own visas.
• Terms and conditions, as well as prices, are subject to change without prior notice.
• For enquiries, please contact our International Patient Centre via WhatsApp at +(60)19-200 9191 or email us at [email protected].