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Living Well with Lymphedema
Lymphedema is swelling caused by the abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the skin. Lymphedema can be caused by burns, injury, surgery, radiation therapy, obesity, or circulatory problems. Many breast- and prostate-cancer survivors have, or risk developing, lymphedema. There is also an inherited form. If not treated, lymphedema can be painful and lead to life-threatening infections. This book will help you live well with lymphedema through treatment, self-management, and helpful tips for daily living. It will also help you understand how the lymphatic system works, how lymphedema is diagnosed, how to cope with the emotional challenges of lymphedema, how to find treatment, and deal with insurance issues. Living Well is for those with, or at risk for, lymphedema as well as healthcare professionals, caregivers, and friends and family. Living Well With Lymphedema is the comprehensive resource for those with, or at risk of developing, lymphedema. This easy-to-read, generously illustrated, 280 page book contains the information necessary to understand what is lymphedema, what causes it, how it is treated, self-management steps to control your condition, practical suggestions on how to master the emotional challenges that accompany living with a chronic condition, plus an illustrated guide to understanding the lymphatic system. LymphNotes.com, the highly respected lymphedema oriented website, provides insights into the needs and interests of hundreds of individuals with, at risk of, or caring for someone with lymphedema.
284 pages, Paperback
First published May 5, 2005
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July 29, 2022
Copyrighted in 2005! LOL :) I was glad to see that everything my OT taught me was pretty much spot-on to what was offered for info in this book. There wasn't much new info in here for me, and nothing surprising or out of the ordinary. I appreciated the study section in the back of the book that runs through more medical detail of lymphedema and comes complete with anatomy charts to reference. All in all I enjoyed this book!
August 1, 2012
An excellent resource for anyone living with lymphedema - - or with anyone who has this condition.
June 17, 2024
reread in 2024; offers suggestions for arm self-massaging and a walking program that interest me
August 1, 2012
An excellent resource for anyone living with lymphedema - - or with anyone who has this condition.
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