New Book for Patients and Caregivers

In It’s Not Just a Swelling! – LYMPHEDEMA Joachim Zuther provides an up-to-date and comprehensive guide for specifically geared towards individuals affected by Lymphedema, their caregivers, and family members. 133 Images. Paperback and Kindle version

Topics include:

  • Self-Management of Lymphedema (Self-MLD, Skin Care, Compression Therapy, Exercises); includes Instructions for Self-Care with images
  • Nutritional Aspects
  • Lymphedema Risk Reduction, Do’s and Don’ts for Lymphedema
  • Complications of Lymphedema, such as Infections, Cellulitis, Leakage
  • Lymphedema and its Impact on Quality of Life
  • Traveling with Lymphedema
  • Prevention of Lymphedema
  • Treatment and Management of Lymphedema
  • Causes of Primary and Secondary Lymphedema and their Stages
  • Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
  • And Much More

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Primary Lymphedema

By Joachim Zuther, on May 16th, 2022

 

While secondary lymphedema is caused by blockage or damage to a normally functioning lymphatic system resulting from surgery, radiation, trauma and other known insults, the formation of primary lymphedema is caused by pathology affecting the structure and function of the lymphatic system directly in form of a developmental abnormality, most commonly hypoplasia or . . . → Read More: Primary Lymphedema

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Pediatric Lymphedema – The Challenges of Treatment

By Joachim Zuther, on January 29th, 2021

 

When we think of lymphedema, we usually picture an adult; however, this is not always the case. Every year, children are being diagnosed with lymphedema as well. Because pediatric lymphedema is relatively rare, it can often be hard for families to find resources and the best possible treatment options for their child. As . . . → Read More: Pediatric Lymphedema – The Challenges of Treatment

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Pediatric Lymphedema – The Story Behind Brylan’s Feat Foundation

By Joachim Zuther, on January 2nd, 2020

 

I heard Brittany Williams speaking at the National Lymphedema Network’s 2019 conference in Boston. Brittany’s daughter Brylan was born with primary lymphedema, and Brittany’s speech covered the story of her family’s journey to seek proper diagnosis and get appropriate treatment for her daughter Brylan.

During the course of Brittany’s journey she became aware . . . → Read More: Pediatric Lymphedema – The Story Behind Brylan’s Feat Foundation

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