A conversation with Heather Ferguson, mother of the Lymphedema Treatment Act
“Lymphedema has become a defining feature of my life precisely because I didn’t want it to define my son’s life.”
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“Lymphedema has become a defining feature of my life precisely because I didn’t want it to define my son’s life.”
In honor of Lymphedema Awareness Day, we’ll be spending the month of March getting to know some of the people behind global lymphedema advocacy efforts.
Barbara desires to help fellow lymphedema patients by participating in the ULTRA study.
Few things are scarier than a bout of cellulitis – except, perhaps, getting cellulitis while in another country.
Talking to Andy, Nick, Ashley, and Charlie about their experiences adapting to the realities of life with lymphedema.
Talking to Josh, Michael, Angus, and Steve about the trial-and-error that comes along with living with lymphedema.
Talking to Omar, Micke, Bill, and Mahmoud about their experiences accessing treatment and support as lymphie men.
“Drawing” on my own experience in response to a reader’s questions about self-care.
For this year’s World Lymphedema Day, I spoke with Dr. Gousopoulos about the globalization of the lymphedema community, the importance of patient involvement, and his vision as chair of the Europe Chapter of LE&RN.
“When my doctor told me I had lymphedema, I said, ‘OK. How do I fix it?’ She laughed at me and she goes, ‘Honey, you gotta live with it.’ And I said, ‘Yeah, that doesn’t work in my wheelhouse. I’ll find a way.'”