A bill introduced in 2014 to help patients with lymphedema is still on the floor awaiting approval. The Lymphedema Treatment Act is a federal bill currently under review. Introduced in 2014 by four ...

Lymphedema is a common side effect that may affect a cancer survivor months or even years after treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy. Here are some tips to help manage lymphedema.

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 ...

Chronic lymphedema often turns into cellulitis in patients with diabetes. What is the preferred treatment?—PAULA JAUERING, ARNP, Leavenworth, Kan. The diagnosis of lymphedema is usually made based on ...

Wendy Williams has brought her fans and The Wendy Williams Show viewers along with her as she deals with health struggles. She continued her real-talk as she begins treatment for lymphedema. Wendy, 54 ...

In a new PNAS study co-authored by Boston University biomedical engineer Dr. Chris Chen, researchers say they're getting closer to understanding the mysteries of lymphedema—a condition characterized ...

Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. announced at the ASCO 2025 Annual Meeting new clinical data showing that its Flexitouch Plus device significantly improves clinical outcomes and quality of life for ...

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Stacy Skinner is a lifelong educator, world traveler and, as of 2019, a breast cancer survivor. Stacy’s lifesaving treatment included breast conservation surgery, the removal of two sentinel lymph ...

Patients with lymphedema are finding more care options at the physical therapy programs at Schuyler Hospital and Cayuga Medical Center. Patients with cancer can develop this condition, but it also can ...

Researchers have developed a soft robotic sleeve controlled with a microfluidic chip that reduces cost, weight, and power consumption for treatment of lymphedema. The prototype is more portable than ...

Lymphedema caused by cancer treatment is an often-debilitating condition that can last for years or decades. A dedicated research laboratory at MSK is clarifying how this puzzling disease develops and ...