Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Spots Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema Early Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Spots Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema Early
Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - May 9, 2018 Category: Surgery Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

BIS Add-On Reduced Lymphedema in Breast Ca Patients
(MedPage Today) -- Bioimpedance spectroscopy plus conservative therapy improved outcomes (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - May 8, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Early Intervention May Reduce Breast CA-Related Lymphedema
FRIDAY, May 4, 2018 -- For breast cancer patients undergoing treatments that are high risk for the development of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), evaluations with bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) allows for early detection of BCRL that is... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 4, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Device Might Detect Breast Cancer-Linked Swelling Sooner
THURSDAY, May 3, 2018 -- Testing for small changes in the flow of lymph fluids after breast cancer surgery can spot the start of a painful swelling known as lymphedema before it becomes hard to treat, a new study suggests. Evaluating nearly 150... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 3, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Lower Leg Lymphedema Common after Gyn Surgery (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- More than a fourth of patients affected (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - March 29, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Carmen Smith's swollen legs have turned her into Instagram sensation
Carmen Smith, 30, from Pasadena, California, has endured cruel comments from strangers throughout her life after developing lymphedema as a child, which causes her legs, ankles and feet to swell. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Woman's swollen legs have turned her into Instagram sensation
Carmen Smith, 30, from Pasadena, California, has endured cruel comments from strangers throughout her life after developing lymphedema as a child, which causes her legs, ankles and feet to swell. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Instagram sensation's, 30, legs are constantly swollen
Carmen Smith, 30, from Pasadena, California, has endured cruel comments from strangers throughout her life after developing lymphedema as a child, which causes her legs, ankles and feet to swell. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

She Survived Breast Cancer, But Says A Treatment Side Effect 'Almost Killed' Her
When many lymph nodes are removed along with a tumor, some patients develop painful and debilitating swelling — lymphedema. More doctors should recognize and help prevent the problem, surgeons say.(Image credit: Luke Sharrett for NPR) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - February 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Patti Neighmond Source Type: news

OncoBreak: What Makes a Good Doctor? Guide to Lymphedema; Depression and Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - January 25, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Eiger BioPharmaceuticals Announces Phase 2 LIBERTY Study in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint
End of Phase 2 Meeting Scheduled for HDV in February 2018 Phase 2 Readouts for PBH and Lymphedema in Second Half 2018 PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2018 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: EIGR), focuse... Biopharmaceuticals Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, pulmonary arterial hypertension, ubenimex (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - January 16, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Lymphedema after cancer treatment -- special issue of Rehabilitation Oncology presents research update
(Wolters Kluwer Health) Individuals who have been treated for cancer are at risk for a complication called lymphedema: swelling in the body region where lymph nodes were removed, causing pain and limited function. New research and insights on the management of cancer-related lymphedema are presented in the January special issue of Rehabilitation Oncology, official journal of the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - January 4, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Neil Warnock's wife Sharon describes lymphoedema  struggle
Sharon Warnock, wife of Cardiff City manager Neil, is suffering from lymphoedema, an incurable condition that affects almost 25 per cent of breast cancer patients after treatment. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Neil Warnock's wife Sharon describes lymphoedema  struggle
Sharon Warnock, wife of Cardiff City manager Neil, is suffering from lymphoedema, an incurable condition that affects almost 25 per cent of breast cancer patients after treatment. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 26, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Simplified Surgery Reduces Lymphedema Risk After ALND Simplified Surgery Reduces Lymphedema Risk After ALND
Simplified surgical technique greatly reduces the risk for postoperative lymphedema following axillary lymph node dissection and breast cancer surgery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news