Lymphedema, what’s a breast cancer patient’s real risk? March is Lymphedema Awareness Month and more and more people are becoming aware of this life-altering condition which affects up to 10 million Americans and hundreds of millions worldwide. Lymphedema is finally out of the closet. However, it’s also true that lymphedema is still often misunderstood and …
Lymphedema
If you have lymphedema and if it’s been recommended to you to wear a compression garment at certain times or for certain activities, you will not want to miss this exciting opportunity to win a FREE sleeve and glove set. Yes, I said a FREE SET! I have partnered with LympheDIVAs to bring you this …
After a cancer diagnosis, 10 tips for summer self-care. For many of us, summer is still in full swing — or at least summer temps are. There are tons of things going on and plenty to keep us busy. There is a tendency to pack a whole lot, often too much, into summer months. And …
I am pleased to share this information-packed guest post by my new friend and amazing advocate from Australia, Helen Bonynge. Helen is sharing about her personal experience with lymphedema. I know you’ll appreciate Helen’s candor and the information she generously shares about her lymph node transfer a relatively new, some say controversial, option to help some patients …
One thing I love about writing a blog is having the opportunity to share my space from time to time in order to share the stories of others. This is why I’m so pleased to feature friend and fellow advocate, Suzzann Cummings, in today’s guest post. Suzzann shares what it’s like for her living with …