Kinesiotape in Secondary Lymphedema-Fact or Myth? A Case Study

Squamous cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer possibly results from continued exposure to sun and ultraviolet radiations and has a rarer occurrence than basal cell cancer. SCC has a higher tendency to metastasize aggresively, progressing through regional lymph nodes. This case study discusses a male diagnosed with poorly differentiated SCC of axilla who underwent multiple surgical interventions, radiation therapy and chemotherapy in order to contain the repeated relapses of the SCC. A 10 day treatment program was formulated, with the patient receiving 5 Manual lymph drainage sessions followed by kinesiotaping every alternate day and other exercises.