Lymphedema therapists  Heather Hubert and Angie Lehman  from Heritage Valley Beaver greeted a small group of women  and presented a program on Lymphedema, which  is breast cancer related  and affects the upper extremities. According to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano,  the women explained the treatments available, and that it is  chronic swelling caused by a build up of fluid  when the lymphatic system is faulty or damaged. Medicare and other insurances don’t pay for those receiving , compression sleeves, or pumps, making it costly for those affected by lymphedema. The therapists said that you are never rid of lymphedema. Currently, 270 members of the house and Senate  introduced the Lymphedema Treatment Act.  Senate bill 2373, and HS bill 1608 haven;t been passed.  The bill would provide for compression  supplies needed.