Lymphedema is alot! Genetics is alot! We dive deep into the fascinating world of the lymphatic system and how it can go haywire with Dr. Cohen. From birthmarks to complex anomalies, we explored it all. Here’s a sneak peek of what we covered: Dr. Cohen is a clinical fellow at the Siteman Cancer Center at …
This week on the podcast we are going back in time to the very first episode “What is Lymphedema?” My hope is that this will be a refresher for anyone who listens regularly, pin this important foundational episode to the top of my content, and prepare you for the two part series that will release …
https://www.brylansfeat.org/campwatchme Brylan’s Feat Foundation would like to sincerely thank each and everyone of our Camp Watchme sponsors for truly going above and beyond for our summer camp. We would not be able to host such a wonderful experience for the pediatric lymphedema community without Jobst, L&R USA, Airos Medical, Pure Medical, LymphaPress, Medi for Help, Juzo, …
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This episode discusses recent changes in Medicare policies regarding a four-week trial for pneumatic compression pumps, used to manage lymphedema. While there was initial confusion that Medicare removed the requirement for a four-week trial, Betty clarifies that the trial is still necessary. However, certain wording and specific anatomical measurements have been relaxed, and the requirement …
Sidney Jacobs Primary Lymphedema Journey Have you ever met someone and you hit it off immediately? It’s not until later that you look back and think “I am so glad our lives crossed paths!” That is Sidney Jacobs in a few words. Sidney is the guest host for Lymphedema Podcast this week where she shares …
In this episode of the Lymphedema Podcast, host Betty welcomes the esteemed Caroline Pinney, a renowned expert from Juzo, to share enlightening insights. Brace yourself for an enthralling discussion as they delve into the exhilarating world of the recently concluded Juzo Power symposium and embark on a profound exploration of the revolutionary Juzo night garment. …
Wedding with Lymphedema On this episode of the Lymphedema Podcast we chat about all things lymphedema wedding. Kiersten & Trey were married in April. Kiersten was diagnosed with Lymphedema in 2014 and a previous guest on the podcast discussing her LVA surgery. She tells us how she planned and prepared for her wedding with lymphedema. …
May is mental health awareness month! There are two people from the lymphedema community that embody this for me, Dominique and Juliana. Both have been vulnerable about their personal struggles with lymphedema, mental health, and physical wellness. Together they started the #sweatcheck movement for the lymphedema community. I hope you enjoy this candid conversation with three friends who …
Student OT review of Lymphedema Clinical Rotation If I am being honest, which I have shared this before, I would have never picked Lymphedema as my career specialty or as a clinical rotation in school. Thankfully, that is not the story for this week’s guest. Addison is in her final year as an student OTD …