Tag: breast cancer
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New Methods for Lymph Node Transplants Offer Possible Relief from Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Reverse lymphatic mapping allows surgeons to figure out which lymph nodes are appropriate for removal while also reducing the risk of lymphedema at the donor site.
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Memorial Day Weekend’s #StompOutLE Walk
Meeting other people with lymphedema is always exciting — it’s kind of like discovering friends you never knew you had!
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“Freezing” technique may offer alternative to surgery for breast cancer patients
A few weeks ago, HealthDay News reporter Amy Norton wrote an article on Philly.com about a new tumor-freezing technique that may become an alternative to surgery for those with early stage breast cancer. The process, called cryoablation or cryotherapy, uses substances such as liquid nitrogen or argon gas to freeze and destroy cancer cells. It is less invasive than…
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New medical technique to prevent lymphedema?
The LYMPHA technique creates a bypass to restore lymphatic flow.
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LympheDIVAS new patterns are in!
LympheDIVAS have just released their Spring Patterns, and they are gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. What’s even better is that you can get free shipping on any of these new patterns between now and May 8th – just enter the code MAY12FLOWERS at checkout. Click on any of the images to be taken to the product page: What I…
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Cautious (but big!) Hope
Some good news for breast cancer patients with secondary lymphedema: On March 6th – Lymphedema Awareness Day – researchers presented investigational pre-clinical data on the first potential pharmacologic agent used in combination with surgery for the treatment of breast cancer associated lymphedema (source). In layman’s terms, this team of researchers have gathered data that shows…
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Types of Lymphedema
Hello, lymphies! I hope you all have had a relaxing and happy holiday season, and are excitedly preparing for the New Year. Recently, I’ve asked readers to send in ideas for posts and things that they would most like to see discussed, and a majority of you said you’d like to learn about the different…
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C4YW 2012: Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer
Many of you have lymphedema as a result of breast cancer, so when I heard about C4YW, I knew I had to share it with you. The conference is specifically for young women with breast cancer, as well as those who support them. It’s presented by Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Young Survival Coalition, and sponsored by the Susan G. Komen foundation…
