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If you’re living with lymphedema, know that you’re not alone. We are walking this path alongside you and here to provide support. We hope these educational resources make care more manageable, so you can keep moving forward with confidence.
Lower body lymphedema
About lymphedema video
Learn the importance of your body’s lymphatic system and how its impairment can cause lymphedema.
Guide for understanding and managing chronic swelling
Explore different types of lymphedema, common symptoms and treatment options to manage your condition. Learn more
Lower body self-MLD video
Take control of your lymphedema journey by doing self-manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a way of gently using your hands to help your body move lymph fluid. Doing it regularly can ease swelling and discomfort and prevent symptoms from worsening. We teamed up with Kelly Sturm, a physical therapist, to offer a video that guides you through self-MLD for your lower body.
Breast cancer-related lymphedema
What every patient with breast cancer should know about lymphedema video
Whether you’re a patient or provider, this video offers information on what is breast cancer-related lymphedema, common symptoms, and treatment options available to patients.
Breast cancer-related lymphedema videos
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or navigating life with breast cancer-related lymphedema, you’re not alone. We partnered with Kelly Sturm, a physical therapist, to share a series of videos to help you better understand your condition, learn how to manage symptoms, and feel empowered every step of the way.
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Upper body self-MLD video
Take control of your lymphedema journey by doing self-manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a way of gently using your hands to help your body move lymph fluid. Doing it regularly can ease swelling and discomfort and prevent symptoms from worsening. We teamed up with Kelly Sturm, a physical therapist, to offer a video that guides you through self-MLD for your upper body.
Head and neck cancer-related lymphedema
Thriving after head and neck cancer: Understanding lymphedema article
Empower yourself by understanding and managing the side effects of head & neck cancer-related lymphedema and get back to living on your terms.
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Face, head, and neck self-MLD video
Take control of your lymphedema journey by doing self-manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a way of gently using your hands to help your body move lymph fluid. Doing it regularly can ease swelling and discomfort and prevent symptoms from worsening. We teamed up with Kelly Sturm, a physical therapist, to offer a video that guides you through self-MLD for your face, head, and neck.
Lifting Lymphedema Care, Together webinar recording
To bring awareness to World Lymphedema Day, this recorded live webinar brought together patient and clinician perspectives to explore life with lymphedema — and the tools that help lift care. Featured speakers are Sheri Dodd, CEO of Tactile Medical; Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA; and Margaret Walborg-Silva, OT, CLT-LANA.
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