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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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

On the Importance of Quality Compression Garments in Lymphedema Management

 

Patients affected by lymphedema graduate from compression bandages, which are in the majority of cases applied by a certified lymphedema therapist (CLT), to elastic compression garments once the affected body part is decongested; this stage is also known as phase two of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), or the self-management phase.

Phase two is . . . → Read More: On the Importance of Quality Compression Garments in Lymphedema Management

Lymphedema and the Covid-19 Vaccine

 

It is good news for everyone that more and more people are receiving the vaccine and becoming protected against COVID-19.

Experts have recommended that most people with cancer or a history of cancer should get a COVID-19 vaccine. Because the various Covid-19 vaccines do not contain live viruses, they can be used in . . . → Read More: Lymphedema and the Covid-19 Vaccine

Pediatric Lymphedema – The Story Behind Brylan’s Feat Foundation

 

I heard Brittany Williams speaking at the National Lymphedema Network’s 2019 conference in Boston. Brittany’s daughter Brylan was born with primary lymphedema, and Brittany’s speech covered the story of her family’s journey to seek proper diagnosis and get appropriate treatment for her daughter Brylan.

During the course of Brittany’s journey she became aware . . . → Read More: Pediatric Lymphedema – The Story Behind Brylan’s Feat Foundation

Chronic Wound Care: Reading The Weep

 

I would like to thank Frank Aviles, Jr., PT, CWS, WCC, FACCWS, CLT, MLD/CDT and Wound Care Instructor, a well-known specialist on the topic of open and weeping wounds associated with edema and lymphedema, to provide this very informative and important article.

Chronic Wound Care: Reading The Weep (by Frank Aviles)

Management . . . → Read More: Chronic Wound Care: Reading The Weep

How to Locate a Qualified Lymphedema Therapist

 

Successful lymphedema management requires a well-trained lymphedema therapist and a properly set up treatment environment conducive to special requirements in the care and management of lymphedema.

Lymphedema therapists can be physical therapists and their assistants, occupational therapists and their assistants, physicians, nurses, chiropractors, or massage therapists who have undergone specialized training in complete . . . → Read More: How to Locate a Qualified Lymphedema Therapist

Questions and Answers on Head and Neck Lymphedema (HNL)

I am happy to share with you a question and answer session with Brad Smith, a well-known and highly respected specialist in the treatment of lymphedema affecting the head and neck (HNL); Brad is also a contributor on the topic of HNL in the textbook “Lymphedema Management – The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners”. The . . . → Read More: Questions and Answers on Head and Neck Lymphedema (HNL)

The Lymphedema Treatment Act

 

This article was written by Heather Ferguson, the Founder and Executive Director of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group. Heather’s relationship with lymphedema began with the birth of her twin boys, Devdan and Dylan, in September of 2006. Dylan was born with primary lymphedema. Her desire to advocate on behalf of lymphedema patients took root when she . . . → Read More: The Lymphedema Treatment Act

Living with Lymphedema – live stream recording

 

Today I would like to make you aware of an excellent video covering the daily challenges of living with lymphedema.

In this live stream video Sheila H. Ridner, PhD, RN, FAAN, extensively discusses symptoms and issues individuals with various forms of lymphedema experience on a daily basis.

Sheila is the Martha Rivers . . . → Read More: Living with Lymphedema – live stream recording