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Story 01/27/23

Beyond the headlines: January 2023

Introducing LBBC’s new column, featuring key content we’ve seen this month and helping you make sense of what it means for you

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Guide to Understanding Lymphedema

This guide will help you learn how this chronic side effect develops, what your risks are, signs to watch for, and what to do should you develop breast cancer-related lymphedema. This guide was ...

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Lymphedema treatments

At one time people believed little could be done for lymphedema, but we now know that is untrue. There are several treatments to help manage and lessen the condition.

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Lymphedema

Understand the causes of breast cancer-related lymphedema, methods to reduce your risk and to identify lymphedema early, and treatments to manage it.

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Yoga & lymphedema risk

Some yoga poses may increase your risk of lymphedema, while others may help prevent lymphedema because they encourage lymph flow.

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Side effects

Side effects are unwanted reactions to medical treatments. For many people, side effects are among the most upsetting parts of being treated for breast cancer. Still, there are many things you ...

Story 12/16/21

Black race strongest predictor of lymphedema development after treatment for breast cancer

Black women were three-and-a-half times more likely to develop lymphedema than white women following treatment for breast cancer, according to results of a prospective study presented at the San ...

Story 08/14/20

Speaking out: Taking time for myself helped me get the care I need

“I told myself to stop giving up, remember who you are, and speak up until you’re heard and issues are addressed.” LA Milam found taking an active role in treatment helped her get the care ...

Story 05/11/20

Managing lymphedema during the coronavirus outbreak

LBBC spoke with Crystal Champion, PT, DPT, CLT-ALM, Cert. DN, a certified lymphedema therapist about how lymphedema care has been affected by COVID-19 and what precautions therapists are taking ...

Story 04/07/20

Living with lymphedema: Katie Budris

“Everything had an endpoint. It’s been difficult to grasp the fact that this does not have an endpoint.” Katie Budris speaks to LBBC about the challenges of living with lymphedema ...
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