Are You at Risk for Lymphedema?

Learn who is at risk for developing lymphedema and the preventive steps they should take.

Are You at Risk for Lymphedema?

If you answer yes to any of the questions in this article, you could be at risk for developing primary or secondary lymphedema.

Bioimpedance and Lymphedema

Obtaining accurate measurements is one of the major challenges relating to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lymphedema. New technology, through the use of bioimpedance, brings the hope of having a simple and practical technique for obtaining these essential information.

Early Intervention to Prevent Lymphedema

The information in this article is based on the results of a study supported by the National Navel Medical Center in 2008. The results were promising in demonstrating steps that have the potential of preventing the development of lymphedema soon after treatment for breast cancer.

 Any woman, who suffers from the pain and lowered quality of life due to lymphedema, will agree that there is an urgent need for a public education program to make women, physicians, surgeons, and oncologists aware of the simple steps that can prevent the development of lymphedema.

Genetic Testing for Primary Lymphedema

Genetic Testing for Primary Lymphedema is an informative article written by Kara Levine, M.S. a Genetic Counselor with the “Lymphedema Family Study” at the University of Pittsburgh. For those seeking genetic testing contact information, it too is included in this article.

Genetics and Primary Lymphedema

Primary lymphedema is caused by a lymphatic system that did not develop properly. This article, written by Kara Levine, a member of the University of Pittsburgh Lymphedema study staff, explains how genetic mutations can cause these difficulties.

How Lymphedema is Diagnosed

The accurate diagnosis of lymphedema may require an evaluation by a physician or other healthcare provider with expertise in lymphedema. When needed this individual may perform specialized diagnositic testing.

Lymphatic Research Foundation Patient Registry

The Lymphatic Research Foundation is proud to announce The National Lymphatic Disease and Lymphedema Patient Registry. Learn how YOU can be part of this important project.

Surprising Research

The Information presented here is based on the “Breast Cancer Lymphedema: Role of Insulin Resistance/FOXC2,” This grant was presented to Stanley Rockson, MD of Stanford University in 2005. The Final Report of his surprising findings was released in 2008.

The Incidence of Lymphedema

A literature review summary to provided by lymphedema treatment advocate Robert Weiss, MS in answer to the question, “How many people have lymphedema?” 

Warning Signs of Lymphedema

If you are at risk for lymphedema and develop any of these warning signs you should seek a diagnosis and treatment promptly. Lymphedema is a chronic condition that cannot be cured; however, the sooner treatment starts—the more effective this treatment can be!

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