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  Susie Savino: Where did you go to get surgery when they told you, you had progressed too far to get it Lisa, if you don’t mind my asking?

  • September 18, 2018

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    Lisa Baker Hi Susie. I went to Moffitt Cancer Center.

    • September 18, 2018
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  Lisa Baker commented on Brenna M.'s blog entry.

  Lymphedema Treatment Options That WORK

  It’s been three years since I underwent LVA and I have a promising update to share with those interested in the procedure: it works and three years later, I’m still experiencing benefits.
  What’s LVA?
  LVA is a super micro-surgery where ...

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  • #LVA
  • #VLVT
  • #lipo for lymphedema
  • #LE
  • #Vascularized Lymphatic Vessel Transfer
  • #treatment options for lymphedema

  • August 26, 2018

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    Brenna M. Definitely try Dr. Chen - he's done more of the surgeries in the U.S. than any other doctor - https://uihc.org/wei-f-chen

    • August 28, 2018
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    Harry Chait How old were you when the surgery was performed? was it covered by insurance or Medicare? Dr. Chen is in the Chicago. Do you live in Chicago?

    • May 4, 2019
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    Brenna M. Hi Harry, I was 31 when I had the first surgery. It was covered by insurance - although it was a process, which Dr. Chen's team was VERY helpful in navigating. Dr Chen is in Iowa, not Chicago. I don't live in Iowa or Chicago. I travelled for the surgery.

    • May 7, 2019
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    Amy Tramm Hi Brenna! Thank you for the encouraging post. I have gone from stage 1 to stage 2 and my oncologist has steered me away from surgical intervention for 10 years. I would love to hear an update! Did you decide to do the VLVT?

    • December 6, 2019
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    Brenna M. Hi Amy - happy to chat about if you want to shoot me an email. Bmello924@gmail.com Im so glad I did the surgery....  

    • December 6, 2019
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  Lisa Baker has just joined the community. Say hello!

  • October 2, 2017

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    Lymphedema Community Staff Welcome!

    • October 2, 2017
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