Today is Lymphedema Awareness Day, according to Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano.  Lymphedema is a chronic swelling  that occurs when lymph nodes are removed or damaged during cancer surgery, or from an injury’. Medicare doesn’t’ cover the cost of compression hose or or sleeves to help treat the issues that are arise from Lymphedema.  A pump to redirect protein rich fluid is also very costly  There are treatments available from physical therapists if recommended by the patients doctors. Bills have been introduced in Congress, with the hope of them passing so that Social Security and medicare cover the  cost of the necessary. This entire month is dedicated to Lymphedema Awareness.