A compression sleeve for lymphedema is a tube-shaped elasticized garment that a person wears on the arm. By putting pressure on the arm, it keeps lymph flowing through the lymphatic system. Lymph is a ...

A trial that randomized women with early lymphedema to receive either complex decongestive therapy (CDT) or compression garments was unable to show that CDT is better than the more conservative, less ...

Choosing the right seat can help protect the arm and allow for periodic elevation without disturbing others. Compression sleeves should be in optimal condition; elasticity can degrade over time, ...

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Every morning, Britta Vander Linden dons compression stockings, a cumbersome process she calls “putting on my legs.” She relies on the garments to stand and walk without intense leg pain and swelling.

I did not wear my prosthetic breast for my son’s wedding, but I did pack some lymphedema essentials for my trip. I did not wear my new bra with my old prosthesis at my son’s wedding this summer.

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The end of breast cancer treatment is cause for celebration, but for many patients, it can bring new challenges. Some studies show that up to 65% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop ...