Pain lingers for some breast cancer survivors Nov 12, 2009
One potential cause of pain is lymphedema, a swelling of the arm and hands ... One potential cause of pain is lymphedema, a swelling of the arm and hands ... Lymphedema can occur after breast surgeons remove lymph nodes from a woman's underarm region to test them for cancer. (CNN -- Health)
Weight Training Boosts Breast Cancer Survivors' Body Image And Intimate Relationship Satisfaction Nov 10, 2009
Survivors' self-perceptions improved with weight-lifting regardless of how much strength they gained during the year-long study, or whether they suffered from lymphedema, an incurable and sometimes debilitating side effect of breast surgery. "It looks like weight training is not only safe and may make lymphedema flare ups less frequent, but it also seems help women feel better about their bodies," says senior author Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, an associate professor of Epidemiology and... (Science Daily)
Survivors thriving one year later Oct 31, 2009
She played the violin in the past, but the lymphedema she suffered as part of her cancer treatment made it hard for her hand to hold up the instrument for long periods. "Then I remembered the banjo. I grew up on Vermont bluegrass and was raised on Pete Seeger," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Protect your breasts, get moving Oct 14, 2009
"Regular physical activity may be beneficial through several biological mechanisms, says Steven N. Blair, lead study author and professor of exercise science at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. That includes reduction in hormone levels, improvements in insulin, less fat and better immunity. The value of getting moving also got a push from a major study last year in the journal Breast Cancer Research, which followed more than 30,000 women for 11 years. Lean women who did... (MSNBC -- Health)
•To your health: Oct. 13, 2009 Oct 13, 2009
SENIOR PROMISE FALL HEALTH FESTIVAL, flu shots, balance assessments, foot screenings and screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, osteoporosis, colorectal cancer, hearing and lymphedema, 9 a.m. to noon Friday, The Atrium, 3143 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis. BODY, BREATH AND MIND WORKSHOP, eliminate stress through guided meditation, stretching and breathing techniques, 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19, Inner Path (Greenwood Place), 7673 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, $10, proceeds... (The Daily Journal)
Leg swelling caused by surgery Oct 12, 2009
There are some genetic causes of primary lymphedema; however, most cases are considered secondary, meaning they were caused by some other condition. Surgical removal of the lymph nodes, cancer, injury, infection and radiation treatments are the main causes of secondary lymphedema ... Unfortunately, there is no cure for lymphedema; however, there are ways of controlling the swelling and aiding drainage of the fluid. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Race for the Cure participants share their stories Oct 11, 2009
Her beloved Aunt Mary Alice Griffin was exercising to stave off lymphedema ... After a lumpectomy and lymph-node removal, she still suffers from lymphedema. (AZCentral -- News)
How we're winning the war on breast cancer Oct 10, 2009
A high risk of lymphedema, or extreme swelling and pain in the arm ... "The likelihood of getting lymphedema after sentinel-node biopsy is less than 5 percent," says Dr. Monica Morrow, chief of the breast service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City ... In a study of 141 breast cancer survivors with lymphedema, those who took weight-lifting classes saw less worsening of their condition and fewer symptoms, compared with the women who did not lift weights. (CNN)
Annual fashion show honors breast cancer survivors, victims Oct 9, 2009
That s why I had to participate in the first Runway for Recovery, even with my chemo curly white hair and permanently very swollen arms from lymphedema. Every effort made to better the lives of people with cancer and to help their families is a step in the right direction. (Concord Journal, MA)
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 Sep 1, 2009
University Health Care System offers free Lymphedema Education on. - - Tickle Your Funny Bone: Your favorite comics await you in today's print version of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lifting Weights Reduces Lymphedema Symptoms Following Breast Cancer Surgery, Research Shows Aug 18, 2009
17, 2009) Breast cancer survivors who lift weights are less likely than their non-weightlifting peers to experience worsening symptoms of lymphedema, the arm- and hand-swelling condition that plagues many women following surgery for their disease, according to new University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine research published in the August 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine ... The findings challenge the advice commonly given to lymphedema sufferers, who may worry that weight... (Science Daily)
Discovery Brings Hope To Treatment Of Lymphatic Diseases Aug 15, 2009
Disturbances in the lymphatics are involved in diseases as varied as lymphedema, transplant rejection, and tumor metastasis, which collectively affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide ... The potential benefit of modulating soluble VEGFR-2 in other diseases such lymphedema due to filariasis and or following surgery for breast cancer, as well as in tumor metastasis, are also under study. (Science Daily)
Pumping Iron Is Rx After Mastectomy Aug 14, 2009
For decades, women who underwent a were told they could not do much lifting or they might risk developing a painful arm swelling condition called lymphedema ... Expert-guided weightlifting may reduce the uncomfortable leathery skin texture, heaviness, and pain symptoms of lymphedema, according to an article published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine ... Although several small studies have found evidence that weightlifting didn't put women at risk for lymphedema, Wednesday's study... (ABC News)
Weight Lifting Can Ease Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer Survivors Aug 14, 2009
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Lifting weights can help prevent flare-ups of lymphedema, a painful swelling of the arm that often occurs after breast cancer surgery, new research shows. The finding runs counter to what women have been told for years -- that they should avoid stressing the arm during strength training or other exercise because muscle strain can cause lymphedema to worsen ... Researchers divided 141 breast cancer survivors who had lymphedema into two groups. (MEDLINEplus)
Weight lifting may helpbreast cancer survivors Aug 13, 2009
Women who have had radiation to the armpit, or lymph nodes removed to check for cancer, can suffer lymphedema a buildup of fluids that causes painful and unsightly swelling of the arms or hands ... Lifting weights which boosts mood, muscle mass, bone strength and weight control was thought to be a bad idea for women prone to lymphedema ... Schmitz challenged that notion with a small study several years ago, finding that weight training did not make lymphedema worse. (MSNBC -- Health)
Weight-Lifting May Help Lymphedema Aug 13, 2009
The swelling, known as lymphedema, affects as many as a quarter of breast cancer survivors ... Researchers hoped that in the future, weight-lifting interventions like these will help patients manage their lymphedema, allowing them to return to normal activity. (KERO 23, CA)
Breast cancer survivors can lift weights, study says Aug 13, 2009
Breast cancer survivors for years have been told not to lift weights for fear of developing an incurable condition called lymphedema, a complication of cancer surgery that can cause painful swelling in the arm ... So when a woman needs to lift something heavy, she may injure herself and cause a flare-up of lymphedema ... Up to 70% of breast cancer survivors experience some symptoms of lymphedema, although many cases are mild, a study in today's New England Journal of Medicine shows. (USA Today -- News)
Weight Lifting in Women with Breast-Cancer–Related Lymphedema Aug 13, 2009
NEJM -- Weight Lifting in Women with Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema ... Weight Lifting in Women with Breast-Cancer Related Lymphedema ... Background Weight lifting has generally been proscribed for women with breast-cancer related lymphedema, preventing them from obtaining the well-established health benefits of weight lifting, including increases in bone density. (New England Journal of Medicine)
A Weighty Matter — Lifting after Breast Cancer Aug 13, 2009
In 1996, the Canadian Medical Association Journal featured a cover story entitled "Breast-cancer survivors begin to challenge exercise taboos."1 This story appeared during an era when lymphedema was reported in up to 62% of women treated for breast cancer, and patients were cautioned against making repetitive arm movements and lifting more than 10 to 15 lb (4. 5 to 6. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Benefits Seen in Postcancer Weight-Lifting Aug 13, 2009
For as many as two-thirds of breast-cancer survivors, their lifesaving cancer treatment can lead to an incurable and painful condition known as lymphedema ... Doctors typically tell patients who have the chronic condition to avoid heavy lifting, since lymphedema can flare up and cause infection easily ... University of Pennsylvania researchers recruited 141 breast-cancer patients with a diagnosis of stable lymphedema. (Time.com)
The Lymphatic System Aug 9, 2009
Many plague this system; with lymphedema being one of the most common. Lymphedema is a disorder of the fluid balance component of the system and is characterized by copious amounts of fluid usually found in the legs and feet. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Aug 4, 2009
She has administered to those suffering fractured wrists and tennis elbows, but also treats patients suffering from lymphedema, swelling usually caused by removal of lymph nodes. This interrupts the lymphatic flow, resulting in an accumulation of fluid, she said. (Westerly Sun, RI)
New Orleans hospital has one-of-a-kind treatment for breast cancer patients Aug 4, 2009
"I prayed really hard and I have a very supportive husband and four children and family and friends, Calcote said. They were awesome. But then Jody faced something else a medical condition that happens to nearly 30 percent of breast cancer patients. Her arm, on the side where 15 lymph nodes were removed, started getting bigger. "It's just very heavy very achy very, a lot of weight, say like if I was to blow dry my hair, I would have to stop in-between blow-drying my hair because my arm is so... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Causes and Treatment of Lymphedema Jul 18, 2009
What is lymphedema and how is it treated. Lymphedema is an accumulation of protein-rich fluid in tissues due to problems with the lymphatic system ... Individuals of any age can have lymphedema, which has been documented in many places around the world. (Suite101.com)
Woman Struggles With Massive 200-Lb. Legs Jul 7, 2009
At the time, they didn t have a diagnosis, and it wasn t until she was about 2 years old that her parents were told she had lymphedema, which causes extreme swelling in your arms and legs ... Well, I ve never had lymphedema it isn t that condition at all, Sellars said. (Fox News)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Jul 7, 2009
University Health Care System offers free Lymphedema Education on. - - Advice: Pick up a copy of today's Chronicle to read advice columnist Amy Dickinson's Ask Amy and more. (The Augusta Chronicle)
At your service Jul 6, 2009
Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Support Group: 386-238-2220. Cancer Support Groups: Support groups for breast cancer, caregivers, prostate cancer among many others. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Fashion/Shopping Blog Jul 5, 2009
About this Blog Runway Ready spotlights cool (local and online) places to shop, sales, new businesses, fashion news and trends, celebrity gossip, relationship advice, diet and exercise, along with tips about jewelry, lingerie, cosmetics, salons, and more. Do you have a sale or a new product to promote. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Hanalei hosts 1st North Shore Relay For Life Jul 2, 2009
Mini classes were offered on topics ranging from raw food to lymphedema to how to help a friend quit smoking. Surf rock band The Takeoffs, a hip hop dance class with KUGA (Kaua i Underground Artists), rap/spoken word with Tommy Patch, and other fun kept everyone motivated for the Fight Back ceremony at midnight led by Chris Crawford, incoming chair of the 2010 Relay For Life in Hanapepe. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
A survivor's story Jun 26, 2009
I do have difficulties with lymphedema in my left arm-swelling that is a result of so many lymph nodes being removed- but I have learned what my 'new' normal is and I can live with it. I am now a three year survivor and have had only good reports from my doctors. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
New Technique May Help Detect Potential Breast Cancer Spread May 10, 2009
15, 2006) The significant risk of developing lymphedema may outweigh the benefit of receiving an extra boost of radiation to lymph nodes possibly involved in early-stage breast. . (Science Daily)
Momslikeme.com Winner Gets A Makeover May 9, 2009
It's been a rough year for Deidree, because she's been receiving treatment for lymphedema, a condition which causes swelling to her legs. Deidree hasn't been able to wear a dress since Junior High because of the condition. (W-USA News, DC)
Using Night Vision Technology To Learn More About Lymphatic System May 8, 2009
No one had ever watched this before, said Caroline Fife, M.D., clinical associate professor of medicine at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and director of clinical research for the Memorial Hermann - TMC Wound and Lymphedema Center ... Much like plumbing when it backs up, lymphatic drainage problems can cause fluid retention or swelling, which results in a condition called lymphedema ... About one in 200 are born with lymphedema, according to the Lymphatic Research Foundation... (Science Daily)
FOCUS ON SENIORS: Many reasons why legs, feet swell May 4, 2009
Lymphedema: When someone says they have "swollen glands," they are describing enlarged lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are found in the neck, under the arms, deep in the chest and abdominal cavity, and in the groin area. (Florida Today)
Arm-Hand Swelling Linked To Number Of Lymph Nodes Removed During Breast Cancer Surgery May 1, 2009
30, 2009) In older breast cancer survivors, the number of lymph nodes removed during surgery and the presence of cancer in the lymph nodes were the two factors most directly linked to the development of lymphedema, swelling of the arm and hand, according to a study from the Medical College of Wisconsin's Center for Patient Care and Outcomes Research in Milwaukee, Wisconsin ... "Lymphedema causes physical discomfort and disability, as well as a cosmetic deformity which can lead to anxiety,... (Science Daily)
Women's HealthConnection this weekend May 1, 2009
Lectures and discussions will cover heart disease, female urology and incontinence menopause, Lyme disease, lymphedema, cosmetic surgery, food and traveling. Free health assessments will evaluate your risk of diabetes, breast cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and thyroid disease. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Komen gives $2.5M in fight against cancer Apr 18, 2009
Lymphedema Assistance Program. The MBMC Breast HealthCare Center Reaches the Underserved. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Microsurgery May Cut Swelling after Breast Cancer Treatment Apr 1, 2009
Lymphedema affects up to 30 percent of the women who have their lymph nodes removed or radiated as part of their breast cancer treatment, according to the National Cancer Institute ... Researchers at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center said they have been able to reduce the fluid build-up in women with lymphedema by 25 percent to 39 percent in a year with a lymphaticovenular bypass, a minimally invasive procedure that reroutes the fluid to vessels that are about a... (MEDLINEplus)
Super Micro-surgery Offers New Hope For Breast Cancer Patients With Lymphedema Mar 30, 2009
29, 2009) Breast cancer patients with lymphedema in their upper arm experienced reduced fluid in the swollen arm by up to 39 percent after undergoing a super-microsurgical technique known as lymphaticovenular bypass, report researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ... The results from the prospective analysis, presented March 23 at the 88th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, suggest another option for breast cancer patients considering ways... (Science Daily)
Lymphedema Raises Cost of Breast Cancer Care Mar 19, 2009
TUESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) -- In breast cancer survivors, lymphedema -- an uncomfortable swelling of the arm and wrist -- can be one of the most vexing side effects of treatment. Now, a new study has found that women who develop lymphedema fare worse than women without the condition and have higher out-of-pocket medical costs after radiation and surgery ... Breast cancer survivors who develop lymphedema report a lower quality of life, higher levels of anxiety and depression, an increased... (MEDLINEplus)
Today's news Mar 3, 2009
University Health Care System offers free Lymphedema Education on. Tuesday's Music Live: Lunch-time concert series, St. Paul's Episc. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Website to identify Siouxlanders' health risks Feb 12, 2009
Lymphedema screening will be offered from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, 230 Nebraska St. ... Radiation therapy and surgery for melanoma, breast, prostate, colon and other cancers -- which require lymph node removal -- place patients at risk of developing lymphedema. (Sioux City Journal)
Therapist achieves new certification Feb 8, 2009
Candy Runnoe, a physical therapist at Luther Midelfort Northland-Mayo Health System, has received her certification as a lymphedema therapist from the Lymphology Association of North America. Lymphedema is a condition that results when lymph nodes or vessels are injured, from surgery for example, or deficient ... Complete Decongestive Therapy is used to treat lymphedema. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Obesity Raises Risk of Cancer-Related Lymphedema Feb 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Painful swelling of the arm or shoulder area following treatment for breast cancer -- a condition called lymphedema - is more common in women who are overweight or obese than in women of normal weight, researchers have found. Lymphedema is a common, chronic condition that often develops after breast surgery involving the removal or damage to the lymph nodes in the armpit ... In their study of 193 breast cancer survivors, Dr. Jane M. Armer and colleagues at the... (MEDLINEplus)
