February 24, 2017
Prognostic and Therapeutic Uncertainty in Lymphedema
The recent Lymphatic Research Symposium with Dr. Babak Mehrara brought to light a very difficult subject for both clinicians and patients: how to address the potential risks regarding onset and manage...
February 24, 2017
Modern Day Compression Garments
“Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions.” Pablo Picasso
Although my specialty is lymphedema therapy, my treatment philosophy has evolved to guide patients along a healing path s...
February 24, 2017
Lymphedema Risk During Air Travel
If you have had lymph node surgery such as an axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) or sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and/or radiation therapy as a part of your breast cancer treatment then you a...
February 23, 2017
Use of Hand Compression and Compression Sleeves in Lymphedema Management and Prevention
Controversy persists regarding the benefits of compression garments in preventing lymphedema. A key stumbling block is the possibility of triggering hand lymphedema when wearing a sleeve without a glo...
February 23, 2017
Exercise for Lymphedema
Those suffering from breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) should remain active by engaging in an exercise program. Research demonstrates that participation in the correct type of physical activity...
January 20, 2017
Style Files: Crystal Snowflake
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