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Spring/Summer 2000
Volume: 1, Issue: 1
Issue Focus: Lymphedema Awareness
In This Issue:
Butterfly Pin—A Sign of Hope for all Lymphedema Patients
Abstract: I originated the idea of a pin to represent the Lymphedema Movement at the Connecticut's First Lymphedema Awareness Day and Conference. This was held on May 1, 1999 and I was the coordinator of the event. I decided on using a pewter Butterfly Pin with a ...Read On
Understanding Lymphedema Pathophysiology and Treatment
Abstract: Lymphedema, a protein rich swelling which usually affects the extremities, is a very common condition worldwide. Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy is done successfully in Europe for decades in the treatment of primary and secondary Lymphedema and is ...Read On
Research into Lymphedema
Abstract: Touted by scientists as doing more for the research of lymphedema in one weekend than in the past two decades, the first think tank conference on lymphatic disease held at the National Institutes of Health was a huge success. ABC news correspondent Sam ...Read On
The Role Bandages Play in Lymphedema
Abstract: As a nurse and lymphedema therapist, as well as a consultant for Bandages Plus, Inc., I am often asked many questions about products and how to use them. However, I think it very important for the person using these products (whether patient or ...Read On
Skin Care, part four in Four-Part Complete Decongestive Therapy
Abstract: Among the many ways that lymphedema is damaging is its effect on the immune system. Lymphedema interferes with the circulation of white blood cells which are the foundation of the immune system which protects you from diseases. We will focus on the skin ...Read On
Planning and Executing a Local Lymphedema Awareness Event
Abstract: This handout is purposely arranged in the order of event planning consideration. The amount of work, number of telephone calls, paperwork, frustration, and rewards that go into an event of this magnitude will be less stressful when more time is allocated. Read On
Jeff's Story
Abstract: My Story started at my birth as I was born with Lymphedema. For the first years of my life it was controlled by getting my feet up at night and the swelling went down. Over the years I saw a bunch of doctors who had no clue as to why my legs swelled like. Read On
Lymphedema - Who Cares?
Abstract: You have breast cancer! The worst four words a woman can hear. I am told, ''just adjust''. I try - until I am told the next most hated words for a woman, ''You have Lymphedema!'' ''What is Lymphedema?'' I ask. The doctors gave me a short speech on how I ...Read On
Cellulitis affection - a quick guide to early intervention and prevention
Abstract: Acute Cellulitis is one of the complication of lymphedema. The patient may not be aware of the source of the etiology. Sometimes it may be a cut, mosquito bite, open wound or other infection in the body. Read On
Need more Traffic to your Lymphedema Treatment Program?
Abstract: As a newly trained Lymphedema Therapist I felt like an island with too few lymphedema related resources and patients available to me. What way could I reach out to the patient and the health care community, to make them aware that a lymphedema treatment ...Read On
''Florida Protocol'' Medicare and Lymphedema—How it Came to Be
Abstract: In 1971, I had completed my training in Vascular and Thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, England. As I began my career as a surgeon in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, I never imagined the twists and turns ...Read On
Lymphedema Groups in Florida
Abstract: Lymphedema support groups can be the heart and soul of helping people cope
with lymphedema. One of my favorite comments was from a woman who walked into
the Orange Park group for the first time and nearly let herself gasp when she
saw me with a sleeve. Read On
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