My Top 5 Takeaways from the 2019 National Lymphedema Network Conference
The 2019 NLN Conference was full of amazing information. Here are five of my biggest takeaways.
Author: Alexa Ercolano
Alexa is a writer, book hoarder, and cat enthusiast from Baltimore, MD. By day, she works in the marketing and communications department for a large health system; by night, she runs The Lymphie Life. Learn more about her here!
Book Review: “The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide” is a lymphedema user’s manual
This book is a must-read for lymphies and those who seek to better understand lymphedema and its treatment.
Mama’s got a new pair of (lymphedema-friendly) shoes!
A review of Pandere’s latest style of adjustable footwear, the Rodeo.
Book Review: “Plastic Surgery Recovery Handbook”
A review of Kathleen Lisson’s “Plastic Surgery Recovery Handbook” and why it’s required reading for lymphies and lippy ladies undergoing surgical treatment.
Research Roundup: Lymphatic valves, weight loss, and the (continued) need for better medical education
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from August 2019.
Research Roundup: Summer 2019 Edition
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from May through July 2019.
Those 5 Difficult Words: “May I have your seat?”
What’s worse: no one offering me a seat, or me not speaking up for myself while I’m in pain? How can I expect others to look out for me when I don’t look out for myself?
Things my grandmother taught me
My grandmother Phyllis was not a “bake banana bread and knit sweaters” kind of grandma.
Research Roundup: Students are designing the future of lymphedema management
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from April 2019.
Research Roundup: New insights into surgical treatments, lipedema, and tropical lymphedema
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from March 2019.