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Cheryl Brunelle highlights the importance of raising awareness about breast lymphedema following breast-conserving surgery. She provides valuable insight into who is most at risk, how the condition is assessed, and the current approaches to screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Axillary web syndrome (aka, "cording") is a common yet often overlooked side effect of breast cancer surgery. In her article, Beth Hoag presents an evidence-informed approach to identifying the signs and symptoms of cording, along with treatment strategies following breast cancer and upper extremity melanoma treatment.
Explore the second installment in our series of transcribed interviews: "Incidence of Lymphedema Related to Various Cancers" featuring Marie-Ève Letellier. This interview highlights newly published research emerging from the recent LANA/ACS Summit.
Apparel choice and wear can present significant challenges for people of all ages living with lymphedema. Naomi Dolgoy, Kerri McBee-Black, and Elizabeth Anderson provide an overview of style and fabric selections for apparel and intimates in their article: Addressing dressing: An introduction to lymphedema-friendly apparel.
Read our tribute to Dr. Hugo Partsch, a pioneer in the field of compression therapy and lymphedema care. This piece honours his remarkable contributions to research, clinical practice, and international collaboration — and reflects on the lasting impact of his work in improving the lives of patients worldwide.
After undergoing radiation and extensive surgery to treat pelvic sarcoma, Joanne Boyce was diagnosed with lymphedema in her left leg. She now shares her story to make a difference — raising awareness by speaking and writing about her experiences. Joanne emphasizes the vital role that exercise and finding a supportive community have played in her lymphedema journey.
As always, you will also find Hints & Tips, Event Listings, and our regular "Did you know?" research roundup.
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