New Book for Patients and Caregivers

In It’s Not Just a Swelling! – LYMPHEDEMA Joachim Zuther provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for specifically geared towards individuals affected by Lymphedema, their caregivers, and family members. 133 Images. Paperback and Kindle version

Topics include:

  • Self-Management of Lymphedema (Self-MLD, Skin Care, Compression Therapy, Exercises); includes Instructions for Self-Care with images
  • Nutritional Aspects
  • Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Do’s and Don’ts for Lymphedema
  • Complications of Lymphedema, such as Infections, Cellulitis, Leakage
  • Lymphedema and its Impact on Quality of Life
  • Traveling with Lymphedema
  • Prevention of Lymphedema
  • Treatment and Management of Lymphedema
  • Causes of Primary and Secondary Lymphedema and their Stages
  • Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
  • And Much More

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The Author

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The Role of Various Exercise Modalities in the Treatment of Lymphedema

 

When a portion of the lymphatic system is injured by trauma, surgery or radiation, or develops abnormally, the functionality of the lymphatic system is impaired. In many cases this can cause swelling, which most often affects the upper or lower extremities.

A well-balanced exercise program in combination with other treatment options used in . . . → Read More: The Role of Various Exercise Modalities in the Treatment of Lymphedema

Skin and Nail Care in Lymphedema Management, Tattoos

 

Skin and nail care play an essential role in both prevention of lymphedema in those patients at risk of developing this condition, and in the management of existing lymphedema. Current methods of cancer treatment lower the risk of developing lymphedema. However, if a patient had surgery involving the lymphatic system – a radical . . . → Read More: Skin and Nail Care in Lymphedema Management, Tattoos

Diet and Lymphedema

 

Lymphedema is very common and serious condition that affects millions of individuals. While there is no consistency in the data of the overall incidence of lymphedema in the United States, it is estimated that at least 3 million Americans are affected by this condition.

Primary (congenital) lymphedema of left leg

Lymphedema . . . → Read More: Diet and Lymphedema

Fluid and Sodium for Lymphedema

 

By Jean LaMantia, RD

I would like to thank Jean LaMantia for contributing this interesting blog about fluid and sodium intake in relationship to lymphedema. Jean is a registered dietitian, lymph node cancer survivor and co-author of the Complete Lymphedema Management Nutrition Guide and Cookbook. She works with clients in person and virtually, . . . → Read More: Fluid and Sodium for Lymphedema

New Lymphedema Book for Patients

 

Dear Friends in the Lymphedema Community!

I am very happy to report that the new book “It’s Not Just a Swelling! Lymphedema” is a big success; many of you who already read and use it have reported back to me indicating that the contents are very useful and a great help in dealing . . . → Read More: New Lymphedema Book for Patients

Primary Lymphedema

 

While secondary lymphedema is caused by blockage or damage to a normally functioning lymphatic system resulting from surgery, radiation, trauma and other known insults, the formation of primary lymphedema is caused by pathology affecting the structure and function of the lymphatic system directly in form of a developmental abnormality, most commonly hypoplasia or . . . → Read More: Primary Lymphedema

Update on the Lymphedema Treatment Act (H.R.3630/S.1315)

 

Here is another update on the Lymphedema Treatment Act, written by Heather Ferguson, the Founder and Executive Director of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group. Please support the Advocacy Group’s effort to finally get this important bill passed by sending a message to your congressional office and your members in Congress; information to do so . . . → Read More: Update on the Lymphedema Treatment Act (H.R.3630/S.1315)

The Unacceptable Neglect of Lymphedema by the Medical Community

 

After moving to the U.S. in the early 1990s I learned that in this country adequate Lymphedema care was not a well known part of the medical field; there were a handful of treatment centers scattered throughout the country, and institutions for the training and education of health care practitioners in Lymphedema management . . . → Read More: The Unacceptable Neglect of Lymphedema by the Medical Community

A Giant Step in the Wrong Direction for Patient Safety

 

Safety of patients suffering with lymphedema and maintenance of the highest standards in the diagnosis, treatment and management of lymphedema must be the utmost priority for all medical institutions, educators and therapists involved in lymphedema care. Why? Because patients deserve nothing less, period!

Lymphedema patients have been misdiagnosed and mistreated for hundreds of . . . → Read More: A Giant Step in the Wrong Direction for Patient Safety

Mastectomy Explained

 

Mastectomy is the medical term for the removal of the entire breast tissue, which is used to remove or prevent breast cancer. A mastectomy may be recommended if cancer affects a large area of the breast, cancer has spread throughout the breast tissue, or if there are a large number of pre-cancerous cells . . . → Read More: Mastectomy Explained