Tag: lymphedema
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Daring to Bare
Each day that I combat my fears is another day affirming my self-worth, and those negative voices in my head get that much quieter.
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11 Ways to Boost your Lymphatic System
When your lymphatic system gets sluggish, you feel sluggish — and that’s no good!
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“Facing a ticking clock”
“Sometimes I feel like I am facing a ticking clock, ticking down the number of days in which I can live a semi-normal life, or at least appear to do so to the outside world.”
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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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Another big milestone, lymphies…
Yesterday, I bit the bullet: I donned a dress and pulled on my garment and, taking a deep breath, stepped out the door.
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Must Read: Article on the “Lymphedemic”
LE&RN executive director William Repicci’s recent article for National Lymphedema Awareness Day is worth reading for patients and healthcare providers alike.
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Juzo’s “Keep Moving Movement” has begun!
The month of March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, and to celebrate, the compression gear manufacturer Juzo is starting a movement.
