(video and information provided by MD Anderson) Lymphedema is a common cancer treatment side effect that can lead to swelling, pain and sometimes infections. Lymphedema can be treated through noninvasive methods like massage, compression garments and physical therapy. But if lymphedema symptoms do not improve a patient may need surgery. […]
Lymphedema Surgery Changed Joy’s Life
(video provided by MD Anderson) After breast cancer treatment, Joy faced lymphedema, a common cancer treatment side effect that causes the lymphatic system to become blocked and may result in a swollen arm or leg. Because of her lymphedema, Joy dealt with many infections over the years. Eventually, she went […]
Only 34 Years Old
It was a normal day in the office and the phone rang, one of the nurses in the Shelby county health department had just done a clinical breast exam on a 34 year old who had breast lumps in both breasts. She requested a mammogram and ultrasound. I sent her […]
Tickled Pink Expo
Did you get a chance to come by the Tickled Pink Expo in September ? We hope you did — it was a full day of all things pink, educational, fun and even tasty. For the past several years, the Alabama News Network has organized the Tickled Pink event in […]