Category: Lymphedema news
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Lymphedema doesn’t discriminate against race, gender, or socioeconomic background. Neither should access to care. Read more.
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Like excess lymphatic fluid massaged from swollen tissue, The Lymphie Life is back in circulation — and we have lots… Read more.
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Together, we can help pediatric lymphedema patients and their families around the world gain access to necessary treatment and resources. Read more.
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From in-person events to virtual webinars, there are plenty of things happening the world over to promote lymphedema awareness throughout… Read more.
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Like muscles working to pump stubborn lymphatic fluid, advocates of the Lymphedema Treatment Act worked hard to pump the bill… Read more.
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See if you’re eligible to trial an investigational new medication to treat lymphedema in patients who previously had breast cancer. Read more.
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A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from June through August 2021. Read more.
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Researchers in Australia are working to understand breast cancer-related lymphedema and study the effectiveness of a new, investigational treatment. Read more.
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Celebrate while you elevate all month long with these exciting and educational World Lymphedema Day events that you can attend… Read more.
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What is lymphedema?
Lymphedema is swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid, usually in an arm or leg, when the lymphatic system can’t drain properly. It’s a chronic condition, but with the right care, it can be managed well.
What causes lymphedema?
It can be primary (something you’re born with, due to how your lymph vessels developed) or secondary (caused by something else, like surgery involving lymph node removal, radiation, infection, or trauma).
Is there a cure for lymphedema?
There’s currently no cure, but you can help ease symptoms through compression therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, and skin care. Some patients may also be candidates for surgical options.
How do I know if I have lymphedema, or if it’s something else?
The telltale sign is persistent swelling in a limb (or another area) that doesn’t go away with rest or elevation. You may have a feeling of heaviness, tightness, or “fullness” in the affected area, as well as hardening or thickening of the skin.
Lymphedema can sometimes develop slowly, even months or years after surgery or cancer treatment, so any new or unexplained swelling is worth mentioning to your doctor.