| Characteristics | n | (range) |
| Age (years) (median, range) | 60 | (25-80) |
| Sex (n) | ||
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 27 | |
| Etiology (n) | ||
| Primary | 4 | |
| Secondary (post-surgery) | 22 | |
| Secondary (post-trauma) | 1 | |
| Affected limb (n) | ||
| Upper | 4 | |
| Lower | 23 | |
| Affected side (n) | ||
| Unilateral | 17 | |
| Bilateral | 10 | |
| Stage (n) | ||
| Stage I | 6 | |
| Stage II | 21 | |
| Duration of symptoms (years) (median, range) | 4 | (0-30) |
| History of radiation therapy (n) | ||
| Yes | 5 | |
| No | 22 | |
| Current Chemotherapy (n) | ||
| Yes | 2 | |
| No | 25 | |
| History of cellulitis (n) | ||
| Yes | 11 | |
| Never | 16 | |
| Difference of circumference between affected and non-affected limbs | ||
| < 5% | 9 | |
| >=5% | 8 | |
| (bilateral involvement) | 10 | |
| Past history affecting motor functions Present | 2 | |
| Absent | 25 | |
| Treatment of lymphedema | ||
| Currently undergoing | 5 | |
| Cessation / never performed | 22 |