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Phyllis Girnius → Jon Morrissette: Jon, I did not know anything about lympedema until I joined this group My doctor was treating me for kidney problems to no avail. Thanks to the ingormation gleaned here, I was able to find a lymphedema clinic in the hospital where my daughter works.
October 15, 2012
Phyllis Girnius
I began my tratment with the hospital's lympedema clinic this week. I finally learned the properway to wrap. I also learned that I ws wearing the wrong size compression stockings and stretching them too tight. My physical therapist had...
Phyllis GirniusI finally made a connection with a lymphedma clinic here in Kansas City, MO. I am anxious to see if they are able to help me. I had colon cancer surgery in August and my legs are ballooning, despite wearing compression hose and taking meidcation.
Phyllis GirniusMy Mother had breast cancer at age 36. She died 6 years later at the age of 42 (in 1960)
How fortunate we are to have such good treatment now.
Staff Certified Lymphedema Therapist ’You’re too young for breast cancer.’ This is what my doctor told me in a most confident tone when I pointed out a lump in my right breast. But, he was wrong." - Anonymous young lady diagnosed with breast... moreStaff Certified Lymphedema Therapist ’You’re too young for breast cancer.’ This is what my doctor told me in a most confident tone when I pointed out a lump in my right breast. But, he was wrong." - Anonymous young lady diagnosed with breast cancer. Visit YOUNGSURVIVAL.ORG for support......
Jon Morrissette
Hello to all! I am a certified lymphedema therapist in Charlotte, NC and joined to network with other therapists and patients with lymphedema. I hope to continue to learn from the wealth of knowledge of the members in this community.
