How to treat secondary lymphedema caused by cancer
It’s not uncommon for patients with breast, gynecologic, prostate, and other cancers to develop congenital or secondary lymphedema after treatment. If cancer spreads to the lymph nodes, patients need to have those nodes surgically removed to help clear their bodies of the cancer. Lymph nodes can be thought of as filters for the circulating lymphatic fluid, and in some cases, when the lymph nodes are......
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Secondary lymphedema in post-op cancer patients
Cancer treatment is a grueling process, and one people are anxious to put behind them. But for some, the surgeries and radiation needed to treat cancer result in the development of lymphedema — a painful and chronic condition that affects a patient’s limbs. It’s estimated that anywhere from 5 to 40 percent of patients with breast, gynecologic, prostate, and other cancers could develop congenital or......
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Klose Training Has Arrived at the Granzow Lymphedema & Lipedema Center
The Granzow Lymphedema & Lipedema Center is excited to announce its new partnership with Klose Training, the renowned lymphedema certification program led by the incomparable Guenter Klose. Klose Training is recognized around the world as one of the leading training programs for lymphedema therapists and Guenter has already begun hosting sessions at the Granzow Lymphedema & Lipedema Center’s Jacksonville, FL location. Klose Training offers a...
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Lymphedema Symptoms and Causes
Lymphedema affects millions of Americans and hundreds of millions of people worldwide every year. It can be an incredibly painful and debilitating disease that often goes untreated for years or even decades due to a lack of awareness within the medical community. Fortunately, with the right diagnosis, many of the symptoms of lymphedema can be lessened with surgery and therapy, and patients can significantly improve......
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Using Wraps and Sleeves to Manage Lymphedema Swelling
Lymphedema is a progressive disease that causes pain and significant swelling in one arm or leg, which can have a great effect on a patient’s quality of life and ability to complete everyday tasks. The disease is caused by a blockage or damage to the lymphatic system that keeps toxic lymphatic fluid from circulating and draining properly.  Though there is technically no cure for lymphedema,......
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Lipedema Treatment: Liposuction & Conservative Therapies
Using water-jet assisted liposuction and conservative therapies to treat lipedema  Lipedema is a painful, chronic pathologic fat disorder, wherein a person’s fat cells are programmed incorrectly. Fat distributes differently in the arms and legs than in other parts of the body, so a person suffering from lipedema experiences significant swelling in the arms or legs or other parts of the torso. Because these improperly programmed......
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How to Find a Lymphedema Treatment Center
What to look for in a lymphedema treatment center  Finding relief from painful lymphedema symptoms is often a long, difficult road. It’s not uncommon for patients to deal with symptoms for years before finally finding an effective treatment. This is due, in part, to the fact that there are very few lymphedema specialists in the world and lymphedema can be difficult to diagnose for those......
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What is Arm Lipedema and How Do You Treat it?
Managing lipedema in the arms Lipedema is a chronic condition that affects 17 million women in the U.S. But it’s often misdiagnosed, leaving women with debilitating pain and unanswered questions about their bodies. Fortunately, with an accurate diagnosis from a certified specialist, the painful condition can be improved. But the first step is understanding what’s happening in your body, so you can seek the right......
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Common Challenges for Lymphedema Patients
Three Common Challenges Lymphedema Patients Face When Seeking Treatment Lymphedema can be a painful and devastating condition. Many suffering from lymphedema struggle to work, enjoy hobbies and remain active. It can even put a strain on relationships with family and friends. But with the proper treatment, patients can find immense relief and significantly improve their quality of life. Unfortunately, finding the proper care can be......
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Insurance Challenges & Your Patient Advocate Team
Overturning Surgery Authorization Denials Too often, lymphedema patients in need of surgery are denied authorization to proceed by their insurance company. This is after months or even years of working to identify the issue and find the right doctor and treatment plan. This leaves patients devastated and confused all while battling the physical pains of their disease. At this point in the process, patients have......
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