Lymphedema should not be a barrier to physical activity. On the contrary, sport has been shown to be beneficial in stimulating lymphatic circulation and improving the quality of life of those affected.
Lymphedema of the arm, also known as ‘big arm’, affects 5 to 20% of women treated for breast cancer. This uncomfortable condition, with a risk of complications, requires compression therapy and drainage of lymph fluid.
Lymphatrex Revolution: Enhances the Lives of Patients with Lymphedema and Lipedema
For patients living with lymphedema or lipedema, compression garments are a critical tool to manage their pathology. However, this essential treatment often comes with a significant tradeoff, comfort. Many patients experience discomfort due to restrictive movement, skin irritation, or sensitivity exacerbated by traditional seams. Additionally, some garments can lack the expected rigidity required for patients' compliance, leading to doubts about their efficacy. These issues discourage daily use, creating obstacles to proper care.
Angiolosts are doctors specialising in diseases of the blood and lymphatic vessels. They play a central role in the diagnosis and management of lymphedema.
Meet Eléonore Piot de Vilars, 45, president of the Lymphosport association and cervical cancer referent for the Imagyn association, and Julie Martin, 33, a soldier in the Canadian army: two women who have defied lymphoedema!
Is it possible to get a transplant to treat lymphedema?
Interview with Dr Corinne Becker, a specialized plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the American Hospital in Paris, who developed the autologous lymph node transplantation (ALNT) method.
Secondary lymphedema is an acquired impairment of the lymphatic system. It can occur following a surgical procedure or cancer treatment, an accident or an infection.
