National
Lymphedema Network
Major portal with answers to frequently asked questions, reports on
the latest research, links to support groups, clinical trials, and related
information for patients & physicians.
Lymphedema
- Article by Don R Revis, Jr, MD
A bit clinical but with clear facts on the conditions incuding causes,
symptoms, medical & surgical treatments, illustrations, and complete
bibliography.
Circle
of Hope Lymphedema Foundation
Support for lymphedema patients with information on stages, causes &
treatment, how to find a lymphedema therapist, facts on insurance issues,
downloadable brochure, free member newsletter.
Lymphedema
- National Cancer Institute
Written for professionals with straightforward facts on description,
treatment & prognosis, disease managment and possible complications.
Arm
Lymphedema
Who is most at risk, how and why it happens, advice on prevention and
management with related illustrations.
Lymphedema
People
Site for and about people with lymphedema including informative articles,
fact sheets and a active online community forum.
VascularWeb:
Lymphedema
What causes it, details on various types of treatments, informative
illustrations and a searchable database of vascular specialists.
Lymphedema
The Komen Foundation site includes an overview of breast cancer and
lymphedema with information on causes, symptoms and treatment.
Reduction
of Upper Extremity Lymphedema
A discussion of the results of 'Complex Lymphedema Therapy' that seems
to help reduce the swelling.
