Show Off Your Stems: The Joyful Defiance of Debra Swersky’s Stemwear
For lymphedema patient Debra Swersky, her one-legged legging is more than just an item of clothing: it’s a statement, one she wants others to have the chance to make, too.
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For lymphedema patient Debra Swersky, her one-legged legging is more than just an item of clothing: it’s a statement, one she wants others to have the chance to make, too.
“We have the ability to impact millions of individuals in a way that will have generational impact to come.”
“The earlier you can detect a chronic disease and effectively treat it, the better the outcomes are going to be.”
“This work is great, and it must go on.”
“I often hear from those that live with lymphedema that nobody listens … Spread the word: Lymphedema exists. We exist.”
“This day means ‘we matter,’ ‘I am not alone in this fight,’ ‘my disease is real.’ It’s a day where we can come together and demand that the world hears us.”
“Maybe at first people are like, ‘Who is this kid?’ But usually after I talk, they realize that I kinda know what I’m talking about.”
“Lymphedema has become a defining feature of my life precisely because I didn’t want it to define my son’s life.”
Discussing lymphedema treatment techniques with México-based physiotherapist, author, and professor, Luis López Montoya.
The third in a three-part series interviewing lipedema surgeon Dr. David Amron.