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Living Well with Lymphedema is the comprehensive resource for those with, or at risk of developing, lymphedema.
Crystal-clear images, clinical photographs, and beautiful illustrations highlight every key topic, with coverage of anatomy, physiology, pathology, treatment techniques, and patient education."
About 25 percent of breast cancer surgery patients experience lymphedema - a disfiguring, painful swelling, most frequently of the arm. In the past, doctors suggested that little could be done for this condition. But that has changed, and the guide to good help is right here, in your hands.
This book provides a scientifically accurate explanation of the lymphatic system, the theory behind lymph drainage massage, and explains when it should be performed.
Dr. Carolyn M. Kaelin is nationally recognized as a leading expert on breast cancer. When she discovered that she had breast cancer, she was suddenly transformed from doctor to patient--and learned firsthand just how this terrible disease makes women question their sense of self.
Complete with warm-up routines for different sports, mind-body exercises, and nutritional advice, Thriving After Breast Cancer is an uplifting, empowering handbook for every woman who wants to rebuild the life that she loves.
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