Tag: cancer
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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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! Read more
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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! Read more
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You may recognize LE&RN’s newest Spokesperson…
Lymphedema awareness is going Hollywood! Read more
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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 […] Read more
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New medical technique to prevent lymphedema?
The LYMPHA technique creates a bypass to restore lymphatic flow. Read more
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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 […] Read more
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Wishful Thinking vs Acceptance
How many times have you wanted to hear those words? I can’t even begin to count how often I have wished my lymphedema would just magically disappear, that someday I would wake up and my leg would be normal and I’d have the delicate ankles I had always wanted. How badly I’ve wanted to wear shorts […] Read more
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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 […] Read more