Five types of massage for patients after oncological treatment. Pros and contras.
Our patients often wonder when it comes to beauty procedures whether massage is OK for them. Of course, it is ok and it is a must. Also, some types of massage can even be applied during oncological treatment. There are no papers that can be found in the biggest science library PubMed proving any risks […]
Erysipelas – is a disease that every patient with lymphedema should be aware of. Here’s a long read guide on it.
It happens that suddenly a swollen arm or leg turns reddish, hot, and full of spots. Then itching appears and the patient can even have a fever. That might be erysipelas – one of the most undesirable and dangerous conditions in lymphedema patients. Most of them experience erysipelas at least once a year, but that […]
How to choose the most suitable compression garment?
Let’s talk about who are the ones that should wear a compression garment and when. Should the one wear a compression right after the surgery? Does it help? And the most important – how to choose the right one? Lymphedema therapy includes a proper compression of an affected limb. Initially, any compression garment should be […]
What is you may do for beauty after oncology treatment.
Five beauty procedures that will make you look younger We must admit that a long oncological treatment not only fights cancer but can damage healthy cells as well. Plus, natural degradation that every woman faces with age. In the majority of cases, cancer is a disease of people over 50 so beauty problems might be […]
Lymph node transplant may cause metastases.
Detralex, Venoruton, Ascorutin, diuretics. What are the best drugs to manage lymphedema? The main thing to keep in mind is that lymphedema is caused by lymph nodes and vessel damage after an oncological surgical procedure or radiotherapy. Does it mean that drugs might restore our lymphatic system and make new nodes grow? […]