2020 Year-end Message
This pandemic does not care about lymphedema. But we do. This year here in Seattle we had the first reported COVID–19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kirkland, WA in […]
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The Joys and Distresses of Gardening (and the lessons I have learned)
I love gardening and can get lost in that activity for hours, especially during springtime. Weeding, planting, and trimming give me an opportunity to experience the many wonderful sights and […]
2019 3rd Annual Lymphedema Patient Symposium, Boston
With encouragement from my friend, Laurie, we both attended the 2019 3rd Annual Lymphedema Patient Symposium in Boston, Massachusetts. The event was hosted by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and […]
Traveling With Your Pump
I am a fairly frequent traveler and I like to travel lightly. My goal is to put all my belongings in one carry-on suitcase, whether I’m traveling for a few […]
Keeping Your Cool During the Heat
Hot summer days can cause swelling in people with a normal lymphatic system. Heat is especially problematic in people who have lymphedema. Along with increased swelling comes increased chance of […]