Truncal Lymphedema - can it make ribs jut out/change shape?
The clinic was too busy and told me to "just go to urgent care" which I had already done because about 3 weeks after the start of swelling, I noticed that my top 3 ribs were jutting out, mostly on …
Test to confirm and/or monitor lymphedema
August 2022 edited August 2022 in Lymphedema Hello, Does your doc order any sort of test (lymphoscintigraphy in particular), to confirm and monitor lymphedema treament, particularly …
Advice 15 years out — Community Discussion Forums
I was told that my risk of developing lymphedema was low, despite having had all my nodes removed from my cancer side, but that there were no guarantees. And that a flare up was …
Looking for a lymphedema specialist in NYC
She referred me to a physical therapist to evaluate and manage (if necessary) any lymphedema. But alas, the group she referred me to does not participate in my insurance. So, I am hoping …
Using Pain cream on lymphedema arm, a terrible idea??
I have been following this research for a while, there is a doc at Stanford who was/is doing trials for an existing drug ketoprofen for use in primary lymphedema patients. Here is the info linked. …
LYMPHA (Lymphovenous Bypass) Procedure With Mastectomy?
Happy to report that I have no signs of lymphedema even though I had 2 levels of nodes removed (32!!). The PT tech told me that most of her patients in the past year have had the LYMPHA …
Lymphedema — Community Discussion Forums - Breastcancer.org
New to Lymphedema? Start here. The main Breastcancer.org site offers helpful information in the extensive Lymphedema section, including: Lymphedema Signs and Symptoms Reducing Risk …
DONATING USED/ NEW LE GARMENTS AND BANDAGE SUPPLIES
Ok guys, Got a reply from International Lymphedema and wound care training institute. They thank us so much for wanting to donate. Sounds excited about us donating ILWTI. Here is …
Lymphedema threat: are we ever out of the woods?
That is not always possible, but do avoid injections and blood draws and blood pressure tests on that vulnerable arm. I had 14 axcillary nodes removed in late 2008. I developed lymphedema …
My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
Oh and I got my lymphedema clinic appt moved up a week at least, never hurts to call and ask. 6. intolight ...