Attitudes are changing around lymphedema — and with that shift comes a handful of common myths and misconceptions that need dispelling, as one expert explained. Lymphedema is a buildup of protein-rich ...
Q. I am now dealing with lymphedema following breast-cancer surgery. What exercises can I do? What else would help? - PACIFICA, CALIF. A. The lymphatic system, which works closely with the circulatory ...
ALTON OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, ...
What condition is more prevalent than HIV, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and ALS combined? Lymphedema. Often referred to as "swelling" or edema, lymphedema is the ...
Breast cancer survivors face numerous challenges in their recovery journey, but one of the most devastating and often overlooked complications is lymphedema. This chronic condition, characterized by ...
Mahogany Geter, a model in Tennessee, spent her childhood avoiding mirrors. “I felt hideous, like a freak of nature,” Geter, 25, tells TODAY.com. Geter was born with lymphedema in her left leg, which ...
Purpose: To examine the effect of a progressive upper-body exercise program on lymphedema secondary to breast cancer treatment. Methods: Fourteen breast cancer survivors with unilateral upper ...
Occupational therapist Cathleen Houle has recently been designated as a certified lymphedema therapist by the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. Houle provides occupational therapy services at Androscoggin ...