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Breast Cancer and Lymphedema: Understanding the Connection
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and thanks to advances in early detection and treatment, more…
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Compression Pumps & Heart health: Understanding When & How to Use Them Safely
Compression pumps can be an incredible tool for people living with lymphedema, chronic swelling, or venous insufficiency. They often bring…
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Lymphedema and Weight-Loss Surgery: What to Know Before and After
By Amy Miller, OTL, CLT Managing lymphedema while preparing for or recovering from weight-loss surgery can feel overwhelming. The good…
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Skin & Body Care for Lymphedema
Protecting Your Most Important Barrier For anyone living with lymphedema, skin care is not a luxury — it is a…
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Lymphedema Pumps & Wounds: What You Should Know
🌿 Understanding Lymphedema and Why Pumps Are Used Lymphedema is a chronic condition caused by an impaired lymphatic system, leading…
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Lower Extremity Lymphedema After a C-Section: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
When most people think about recovery after a Cesarean section (C-section), they imagine abdominal soreness, fatigue, or adjusting to newborn…
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Lymphedema & Compression Garment Care
Caring for Compression Garments: Choosing the Right Detergent Compression garments are a cornerstone of lymphedema care. They help reduce swelling,…
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Why Diuretics Are Not Effective for Lymphedema
When people hear the word edema (swelling), they often think of water retention. It seems logical to assume that a…
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Lymphedema and Arthritis in the Knee: Understanding the Connection
When people think about lymphedema, they often picture arm or leg swelling that follows cancer treatment, surgery, or radiation. But…
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Lymphedema and KT Tape: What you need to know
Lymphedema is a chronic condition caused by a buildup of lymph fluid, leading to swelling, heaviness, and discomfort in the…
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