"Understanding the lymphatic system is opening new paths toward treatments that were unimaginable only a generation ago"
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✍️ Epameinondas Gousopoulos (University Hospital Zurich)
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Assistant professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery Katie Egan, MD, sat down to answer questions about the designation and what it means for surgery to prevent and treat lymphedema. Read on here: bit.ly/4d66rO8
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On #WorldLymphedemaDay, we’re standing with the lymphedema community to confront a system medicine has overlooked for too long.
For decades, the lymphatic system has been understudied. Under-imaged. Underestimated. (1/3)
🔍 Understanding Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL)
BCRL is swelling caused by lymphatic fluid buildup after breast cancer treatment. It can affect the arm, hand, breast, or trunk.
Swipe to learn about risk factors, early signs, and prevention.
#WorldLymphedemaDay
World Lymphedema Day is a day to raise awareness about a long-term illness that affects millions of people around the world but is often missed or not understood.
For more info contact Lymphedema Association of Ontario https://www.lymphontario.ca/
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Today is #WorldLymphedemaDay 💜 Lymphedema is a common condition that can develop after breast cancer treatment. It may appear weeks, months, or even years after treatment.
Learn more about the connection between #breastcancer & #lymphedema and tips to help manage flare-ups: https://bit.ly/3TCOGuZ
Today is Mar 6:
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Today is #WorldLymphedemaDay, an opportunity to raise awareness of this painful and often debilitating condition that impacts 1 million+ Americans.
Since 2014, I’ve proudly marked the occasion in the New York State Assembly as researchers continue to work toward a cure.
#WorldLymphedemaDay is March 6th, an annual event dedicated to educating the world about #LymphaticDiseases.
Check out this video to learn more about #lymphedema symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options, including therapy, exercise, and skin care.
📽️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbNS...
City of Selkirk Water Tower with a red and teal gradient overlay and the World Lymphedema Day logo
Tonight we light the Water Tower teal & red for #WorldLymphedemaDay.
Lymphedema affects over 40,000 Manitobans & is caused by a build-up of lymph fluid in the body. While there is no known cure, awareness and support make a difference.
To learn more, visit lymphaticnetwork.org/wld/
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Today is #WorldLymphedemaDay
Lymphedema happens when the lymphatic system is damaged, causing fluid buildup.
I developed it after sepsis in my leg—it changed my confidence & how I dress.
I'm sharing my story to raise awareness & empathy for those living with it. 💜
#Lymphedema affects 10+ million Americans. The majority are cancer survivors. This #WorldLymphedemaDay, visit lymphaticnetwork.org to support its prevention and treatment. With knowledge & action, we can LE&RN & live. vimeo.com/720446456?sh... #LymphedemaAwareness #KathyBates
