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We did it! The LTA has been passed by Congress!!!

Today, the House passed the year-end omnibus legislative package that cleared the Senate yesterday and included the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which means our bill has officially been passed by Congress! President Biden is expected to sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk, so in a very short time the Lymphedema Treatment Act will officially become law!!

Please take a moment to send an email to your members of Congress to express your appreciation for passage of the Lymphedema Treatment Act. https://www.votervoice.net/LTA/Campaigns/99504/Respond

Once our lymphatic system is damaged, whether it be from cancer treatments, surgery, infection, injury or just born with a malformed lymphatic system, our risk for developing lymphedema will always be there from that point on.

When we develop lymphedema or have a flare up, we can feel like we've caused our lymphedema. But the truth is, the risk was already there, we didn't do anything wrong.

As hard as it can be to feel this way, you were never at fault.

~Sue | SolideaUS.com

There is sooooo much I wish people could understand. I guess the biggest thing is that even though I "look" ok, I'm not. Lymphedema robs me daily of many things most take for granted.

Please know I am not complaining. I am beyond thankful for being here and cancer free, but my daily life is now based around my lymphedema (some days are good and others are not). Luckily, I do have quite a toolbox of things to help me feel better and hope they can help you too ~ Sue 💕💪

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It's always exciting to see new lymphedema treatments being studied.

Technion scientists have produced an engineered lymph vessel network The production of a lymph vessel network by Technion scientists could lead to success in finding a cure for lymphedema.

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Why Exercises should be Part of Your Lymphedema Treatment Regimen « Lymphedema Blog TweetThe positive impact a well-tailored regular exercise program can have on a healthy lifestyle, improvement of general well being, increased energy level, and stress and weight management is well known. Additional benefits of exercises for those individuals at risk of, or have lymphedema include....

OMRF scientists discover potential therapeutic target for lymphedema OMRF scientists discover potential therapeutic target for lymphedema December 11, 2019 OMRF scientists have revealed new clues that could help in the development of potential therapies for lymphedema. Lymphedema is a disease characterized by dramatic and painful swelling in the limbs that often lead...

Dr. Zuther's blog is a great resource for all things lymphatic. I probably don't have to tell you that I'm a big fan of this post on breathing exercises.

Decongestive and Breathing Exercises for Lymphedema « Lymphedema Blog In this last part of the three-part series about exercises, I would like to address decongestive- and breathing exercises, which are an integral part in the treatment and management of lymphedema.

Here is your reminder to try working a few minutes of mindful breathing into your day. It's easy and free!

How Mindful Breathing Trains Your Brain to Focus - Mindful New research finds that those who meditate can focus their minds and control their impulsivity better than those who do not meditate.

First lymphedema summer camp in US brings families together Camp WatchMe is the first summer camp in the United States where kids with lymphedema and their parents get to learn more about the disease and connect with other families.