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2020 Year-end Message

December 30, 2020December 31, 2020 by Laurie Jones

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)

May 2, 2020 by Karen Gillespie

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 […]

Tagged breast cancer, cellulitis, lymphedema, swelling1 Comment

2019 3rd Annual Lymphedema Patient Symposium, Boston

October 17, 2019May 2, 2020 by Karen Gillespie

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 […]

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Traveling With Your Pump

November 6, 2018May 2, 2020 by Karen Gillespie

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 […]

Tagged lymphedema, pump, traveling with medical devices2 Comments

Keeping Your Cool During the Heat

June 8, 2018May 2, 2020 by Karen Gillespie

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 […]

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