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Primary vs Secondary Lymphedema: Understanding the Differences

Primary vs Secondary Lymphedema: Understanding the Differences

When it comes to lymphedema, it’s essential to understand the differences between primary and secondary lymphedema. These two types of lymphedema have distinct causes and characteristics. By recognizing the variations, individuals and healthcare professionals can better address and manage the condition.

Lymphoedema United Meet the Experts Interview

Lymphoedema United Meet the Experts Interview

Welcome to our ‘Meet the Experts’ series featuring the experts from our website. They share trusted information and invaluable guidance to help us to live better with #lymphoedema.
In this episode Amanda Sobey, a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified #Nutritionist and #Lymphie Coach, explains her fitness and nutrition courses to support the #lymphedema community.

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable December 2022

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable December 2022

It’s beginning to look a lot like lymph-mas at the #Lymphedema Patient Roundtable! The December edition brought many gifts, including a recap of the recent @lymphnet Conference, the importance of patient — and self — advocacy, and a candid conversation about the discouragement or frustration that can sometimes accompany life with a #ChronicDisease.

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable September 2022

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable September 2022

The seasons may be changing, but one thing remains consistent: the monthly #Lymphedema Patient Roundtable! At the September Roundtable, the topics ranged from #guthealth and research grants to surgical treatments and #compression wrapping.

Amanda Sobey on LymphCast podcast with Dr. Chuback and Gloviczki

Amanda Sobey on LymphCast podcast with Dr. Chuback and Gloviczki

On today’s Episode #8, Dr. Chuback and Dr. Gloviczki welcomed Amanda Sobey to the show.

Lymphatic disease is a complex set of medical conditions that affects an estimated 10 million Americans. The LymphCast program is a conversation aimed at education and discovery. Our world-class experts, and their guests, aim to enlighten patients and healthcare professionals in understanding these chronic and challenging diseases.

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable August 2022

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable August 2022

Ch-ch-ch-changes! That was the theme of the August #Lymphedema Patient Roundtable, beginning with Brenda Viola passing the baton to Alexa Ercolano as the new host of the Lymphedema Roundtables. Another big change? Catherine Rosenberg lost twenty-six pounds of fluid in two-and-a-half weeks after successful lymphaticovenous anastomosis surgery to address a thoracic duct obstruction. Incredible!

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable June 2022

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable June 2022

Summer is here, and panelists and attendees at the Lymphedema Patient Roundtable took a break from the heat to gather virtually for the June Roundtable. Joining the panel this month was special guest Sean Mulroney of @theobesityrevolution, who shared some of his story as well as his experience using the LymphaPod as a larger-bodied #lymphedema patient.

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable

Spring has sprung, and our April Lymphedema Patient Roundtable was blossoming with vibrant conversation. Joining the panel this month was Lympha Press Compression Therapy Consultant Mike O’Brien, who brought his own unique perspective – and humor! – to the discussion.

Amanda Sobey on CJOB Radio

Amanda Sobey on CJOB Radio

Listen in as I talk about lymphedema and how it affects millions of Canadians and people all over the world. I also talk about my advocacies, my programme and the celebrations for World Lymphedema Day

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable

From choosing the right skincare routine and using your compression pump to finding a treatment team and avoiding lymphedema flare-ups, the theme of the first Lymphedema Patient Roundtable of 2022 was “trial and error.”

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable

The Lymphedema Patient Roundtable

The November Lymphedema Patient Roundtable was pumped with interesting topics, covering everything from pain management and vibration plates to vulnerability and self-acceptance.