“Without drug trials, we can’t move forward”: One patient’s hope to participate in the ubenimex trials
Barbara desires to help fellow lymphedema patients by participating in the ULTRA study.
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Research Roundup: Tattoo ink, lymph node dissections, and diagnostic breakthroughs
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from September 1 – 26, 2017.
Research Roundup: Online symptom reporting, detecting cancer with E.coli, and new insights in melanoma treatment
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from June 5 – 11, 2017.
Research Roundup: Brain lymphatics, fluorescence image-guided surgery, and innovative wound care software
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from May 7 – June 5, 2017.
Research Roundup: New medical insights and discoveries, and a whole lotta health care talk!
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from April 23 – May 6, 2017.
Join the Movement: Support World Lymphedema Day on March 6th
With your support, we can get this recognized on a global level and bring much-needed attention to the fight against lymphedema and lymphatic disease.
The importance of practicing gratitude
Positivity and intentional gratitude foster resilience, which is huge for those of us living with chronic medical conditions like lymphedema.
URGENT: Medicare to significantly REDUCE treatment options for patients with lymphedema. Here’s how you can take action and fight back!
“By depriving patients with lymphedema access to a proven, effective therapeutic option, these individuals and their families will likely suffer.”
New study shows benefits of compression pumps for lymphedema patients
Titled “The Cutaneous, Net Clinical, and Economic Benefits of Advanced Pneumatic Compression Devices in Patients with Lymphedema,” this national study shared important research regarding the benefits of using an advanced pneumatic compression device on not only the treatment of lymphedema but the overall cost of care as well.
End-of-Summer Wrap Up
In the spirit of reflection, I thought it would be fun to look back on the most popular content from the summer on the Lymphie Life.