When Nicole Faccio was born, her left arm was already noticeably swollen. “I probably gave heart attacks to a couple of people,” Faccio, 36, London-based project manager for a technology consulting ...
Lymphedema occurs when the lymph system is damaged or blocked by fluid buildup in soft tissues. It is a common condition that may be inherited, occur after a lymph obstruction and in some cases,by ...
You may never have heard of lymphedema, but the chronic condition affects more people than you probably realize. In the United States alone, 10 million people are living with lymphedema, according to ...
Lymphedema management involves manual lymphatic drainage therapy, compression sleeves, and dry brushing to reduce swelling and discomfort. Protective measures against injuries, such as wearing long ...
The UCHealth SportsMed Clinic in Steamboat Springs is hosting its quarterly lymphedema monitoring clinic Jan. 26-28. The ...
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) remains a prevalent and challenging long-term complication for survivors. This condition, characterised by swelling of the arm, arises largely as an unintended ...