ACS Releases Long-term Care Guideline for Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer
By Stacy Simon The American Cancer Society has released a new Head and Neck Survivorship Care Guideline to help survivors of head and neck cancer and their primary care providers better manage their long-term care. The guideline addresses cancers of the oral cavity, tongue, lip, pharynx (throat), and larynx (voice box). Recommendations in the guideline may also apply to cancers of the salivary glands, nasal and paranasal sinuses, and nasopharynx. But it does not address cancers of the brain, thyroid, or esophagus because they are very different in terms of symptoms and treatment. RESOURCES: Head and Neck Cancer Surv...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - March 23, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer Salivary Gland Cancer Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer Nasopharyngeal Cancer Source Type: news
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NEJM Group offers so many valuable resources for practicing clinicians. Here's what we chose for you today:NEJM Clinical Practice Center: Case … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - March 14, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
4 Things Your Feet Tell You About Your Health
Cold Feet Could be: Hypothyroidism Always reaching for socks? You may be suffering from hypothyroidism, a disorder in which the thyroid doesn't produce enough of certain hormones that help regulate metabolism. A sluggish metabolism can show your body's ability to generate heat, causing your hands and feet to remain chronically cold. Yellow Toenails Could be: Yellow nail syndrome The yellowing of nails is usually brought on by a mild, treatable fungus. But in rare cases it could be a sign of this disorder, associated with undiagnosed respiratory problems and lymphedema, a condition that causes fluid retention, triggering sw...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Aspiring model with 3 LITRES of excess fluid in her leg due to lymphoedema
Meagan Barnard, 24, from Minneapolis, refused to wear a dress or skirt and was left feeling suicidal following cruel taunts about her right leg. She is now modelling to raise funds for liposuction. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Should Everyone With Breast Cancer Know...
What should you know about lymphedema with breast cancer, including the symptoms, causes, treatments, and how you may prevent and manage this symptom? (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - February 1, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Will Weightlifting Help My Lymphedema?
Learn how weightlifting may improve the discomfort of lymphedema, a problem that may arise after breast surgery or radiation to the breast. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - January 28, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Compression device dev Tactile Systems files for $86m IPO
Leg compression device developer Tactile Systems Technology is aiming for to get a leg up by going public, registering for an $86 million initial public offering, according to an SEC filing posted today.
Tactile Systems produces the Flexitouch fully-automated pneumatic compression device designed to treat lymphedema, and the ACTitouch wearable compression device designed to treat venous leg ulcers caused by chronic venous insufficiency.
The company reported sales of $60 million for its fiscal year 2015. The firm will look to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol TCMD.
The company credits the Flexitouch with delivering 92% o...
Source: Mass Device - January 26, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Business/Financial News Initial Public Offering (IPO) Tactile Systems Technology Source Type: news
Method for detecting latent stage of lymphedema identified
Nursing researchers examined the validity, sensitivity, and specificity of symptoms for detecting breast cancer-related related lymphedema. The study also determined the best clinical cutoff point for the count of symptoms that maximized the sum of sensitivity and specificity. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 18, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
NYU study identifies method for detecting latent stage of lymphedema
(New York University) NYU Nursing researchers examined the validity, sensitivity, and specificity of symptoms for detecting breast cancer-related related lymphedema. The study also determined the best clinical cutoff point for the count of symptoms that maximized the sum of sensitivity and specificity. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 18, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
NYU nursing study examines obesity in relation to breast cancer related lymphedema
(New York University) Lymphedema is a major health problem negatively affecting many breast cancer survivors survivors' quality of life. NYU researchers have shown this condition can be managed with early and appropriate treatment. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - December 17, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Lymphatic System: Organs, Functions and Diseases
What are swollen glands? What is happening when the lymph nodes swell? How does the lymphatic system assist immunity? What other crucial roles are played by the lymph system? (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 9, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lymphology/Lymphedema Source Type: news
ACS Releases Long-term Care Guideline for Breast Cancer Survivors
By Stacy Simon The American Cancer Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology have released a new Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline to help breast cancer survivors and their primary care providers better manage their long-term care. The guideline was published December 7, 2015 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, a journal of the American Cancer Society. It provides detailed recommendations for how and when to test for new or returning cancers, managing side effects, making healthy lifestyle changes, and coordinating care among primary care providers and specialists. The guideline is the third in a se...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - December 7, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Breast Cancer Coping with Cancer Source Type: news
BSN Medical picks up compression therapy maker Wright Therapy Products
BSN Medical said today that it expanded its footprint in the lymphedema treatment market with the acquisition of Wright Therapy Products for an undisclosed amount.
Hamburg, Germany-based BSN has been on a bit of buying spree of late, having acquired FarrowMed and JoViPak in June and September, respectively. The deal for Oakdale, Penn-based Wright Therapy, which makes pneumatic compression systems used to treat lymphedema, or swollen extremities, and chronic venous insufficiency, closed yesterday, BSN said.
“BSN now provides a full spectrum of innovative solutions for the management of lymphedema, as well as a ...
Source: Mass Device - November 24, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions BSN Medical Home Healthcare Wright Therapy Products Source Type: news
Hyaluronidase eases post-Mohs periorbital swelling
CHICAGO – Hyaluronidase can speed the resolution of postoperative periorbital lymphedema in patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery and flap repair, a prospective case series suggests.
Lymphedema resolved in all seven cases treated with hyaluronidase (Hyalase) injections in 4-6 weeks,... (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Source: Skin and Allergy News - October 28, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
How lymph node 're-plumb' eases pain after cancer
Two doctors who run the Oxford Lymphoedema Practice carry out microsurgery, which connects lymphatic channels to veins in the upper arm and helps reduce pain and swelling. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
