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For this year’s World Lymphedema Day, I spoke with Dr. Gousopoulos about the globalization of the lymphedema community, the importance of patient involvement, and his vision as chair of the Europe Chapter of LE&RN.
Knowing the genetic mechanisms behind primary lymphedema is important, not just for the development of new and improved treatments but also to provide valuable insight into the lymphatic system itself.
Life with a rare disease is one often fraught with a lack of answers — but it’s also one of immense hope.
Social media holds the potential to connect and empower people, but it can just as easily tear down and dehumanize them. For one Canadian woman on Facebook earlier this week, it did both.
Submitted by Kati C., November 2012. I guess my story starts the day I after I turned 17. I droveContinue Reading
After three weeks of wrapping, my garments have come in: I’m now the proud owner of a brand-new Mediven stocking and a Solaris Tribute nighttime garment!
I just began my four-week wrapping treatment — here’s what it’s all about!
Submit your story to the Lymphie Life! Use the contact form here to share your personal story of living withContinue Reading
It’s been a while since I’ve gone to my lymphedema clinic — three years, to be exact!
Jim Miller has had lymphedema for over forty years, but doesn’t let that get in the way of leading anContinue Reading