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 
Joachim Zuther, Lymphedema Specialist. Read more
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By Joachim Zuther, on July 4th, 2022
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
By Joachim Zuther, on July 1st, 2022
Dear Friends in the Lymphedema Community!
I am very happy to report that the publication “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 with . . . → Read More: Lymphedema Book for Patients
By Joachim Zuther, on April 21st, 2022
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)
By Joachim Zuther, on November 18th, 2021
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
By Joachim Zuther, on September 5th, 2021
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
By Joachim Zuther, on October 15th, 2019
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
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