COVID-19 and Lymphedema: What You Need to Know
It would be an understatement to suggest that the current global crisis is merely unprecedented. Unparalleled, unheard-of…adjectives fail…
A New Way of Diagnosing Lymphedema?
Recently, doctors involved in lymphedema research at Tomsk University, Siberia, announced a potential new method for diagnosing lymphedema.…
Improve Functionality with Lymphedema Exercises
Maintaining a healthy lymphatic system is in everyone’s best interest. It’s not just for patients diagnosed with the…
Complete Decongestive Therapy
Many patients who receive a diagnosis of lymphedema will subsequently be prescribed a treatment regimen called complete decongestive…
Common Myths About Lymphedema
Lymphedema is common among cancer survivors. This is especially true of women who have undergone treatment for breast…
How Long Should You Wear Your Compression Socks?
How Long Should You Wear Your Compression Socks? People wear compression socks for a variety of reasons. Patients…
Understanding the Different Types of Arm Compression Garments
Manufacturers have engineered different types of arm compression garments to address lymphedema of varying degrees, which may affect…
The Benefits of Swimming for Managing Lymphedema
There was once a time when people thought that exercise was out of the question for lymphedema patients.…
Accept and Embrace Your Compression Sleeves
For many breast cancer survivors, the sudden occurrence of lymphedema is an unexpected — and decidedly unwelcome. Having…
Tips for Supporting a Loved One with Lymphedema
Lymphedema is an unwelcome diagnosis that can present more than a few challenges. Few people are prepared for…