Tag: cancer
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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.
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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.
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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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Help support the National Lymphedema Network!
Throughout the month of May, the National Lymphedema Network is running their second annual virtual walk to raise money for lymphedema education and awareness!
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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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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…
