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Lymphedema is a chronic lymphatic disease that results in disfiguring swelling in one or more parts of the body. Chronic meaning, it can never be eliminated, although it can be maintained. It can be hereditary (i.e. Primary Lymphedema) or it can occur after a surgical procedure, infection, radiation or other physical trauma ( i.e. Secondary…

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that shows up as an abnormal buildup of fluid, causing swelling or edema, most commonly in the arms or legs. There are two types of lymphedema, known as primary lymphedema and secondary lymphedema. Primary lymphedema has no known direct cause, but may result from inherited problems with the lymph vessels….

The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal law passed on December 23, 2022 that will go into effect on January 1, 2024 to improve Medicare insurance coverage for the medically necessary, doctor-prescribed compression supplies that are the cornerstone of lymphedema treatment. As like most bills, this was an exhaustive process that was persistently pursued for…

The holiday season is upon us, and with that, all that glitters and glows! There will be parties and events that require us to dress up and toast the holidays, 2022 and the year to come! How does that work for those of us who must wear compression stockings for medical reasons? Can you still…

Breast cancer occurs when a mutation allows breast cells to grow without order or control and form a tumor. Tumors in the breast tend to grow slowly. By the time a lump is large enough to feel, it may have been growing for as long as 10 years. Some tumors are aggressive and grow much…