We are in the process of updating our website to include restarting our blog posts. These will be written by our in house lymphedema therapist. The ultimate goal is to get a support group started in the Memphis area focusing on lymphedema. If you have any suggestions or questions you would like to have answered…
Navigating Breast Cancer During the Pandemic If this year has taught us anything it’s that things can change in an instant. The uncertainty of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic changes almost daily and if you’re navigating breast cancer you might have even more questions about your health and treatment. Here are some frequently asked questions and…
There’s a lot already on the mind when it comes to breast cancer. Giving your loved one less to worry about can be challenging. Simple things like packing for the hospital can be quite stressful. With the help of breast cancer accessories, like a chemo tote bag, you can help your loved one focus on…
This blog was written by Eric Ansart, Lympha Press President, US distribution; Donald Scott Covington, MD, FACS, CHWS, MED; Suzie Ehmann, DPT CWS CWLT CLT-LANA and originally published in Vein Magazine’s Volume 13, Issue 1, 2020. There is tremendous value generated from improved communication between specialty providers and industry partners. Patients receive improved care when…
Women’s Health Week is more than a time to celebrate your loved one’s health, but a time to celebrate all of the amazing women in your lives. Celebrate your mom, your sisters, your best friends, your daughters, and even the amazing woman you work with on a day to day basis. The health of your…
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ― Charles Dickens There is no doubt that when you receive a cancer diagnosis you may feel an unexplainable sense of stress, dread, worry, and a myriad of other emotions. It can be challenging to carry on and accept help, but…
“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” ~ Arabian proverb Getting a breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating and change the course of your life. In 2020, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with…
Breast cancer is the second-most common type of cancer among women, with 1 in 8 women in the United States being diagnosed at some point in their lives. While there are many different natural risk factors that can cause men and women to develop breast cancer, there are also environmental factors that can also play…
It’s the call that no one ever thinks they’re going to get, “You have cancer.” A wide range of emotions run through you as you prepare to fight the cancer battle next to the one you love. As much as you wish you could switch places with them and help them fight, you can’t, but…
Kindness Matters… “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” These famous words were once uttered by Audrey Hepburn and are so poignant but can mean a great deal more to someone who is…