Updates

• 
  Kristina Laughy Hi, I'm new here. I'm trying to find some help for my sister. She has stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer with severe lymphedema in her left arm. She is being treated at Vanderbilt. She doesn't have insurance, but they put her on a study medication so all...  moreHi, I'm new here. I'm trying to find some help for my sister. She has stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer with severe lymphedema in her left arm. She is being treated at Vanderbilt. She doesn't have insurance, but they put her on a study medication so all of her treaments are paid for. However, the lymphedema is so bad that even the specialist doesn't know what to do. If anyone has any information that might help, I would be grateful.  

  • July 3, 2011

  • 
    Steve Norton Hi Kristina, Thank you for becoming a member and more importantly for seeking help for your sister. I have a colleague at Vanderbilt who you may already know, Sheila Ridner, RN. She may be able to connect you to someone who is a lymphedema specialist as...  moreHi Kristina, Thank you for becoming a member and more importantly for seeking help for your sister. I have a colleague at Vanderbilt who you may already know, Sheila Ridner, RN. She may be able to connect you to someone who is a lymphedema specialist as she is very involved in the whole field. I would also recommend checking our school's website www.nortonschool.com and clicking on the therapist directory. It will lead you...    

    • July 5, 2011
    • -
    • Report
  • 
    Kristina Laughy Thank you

    • July 11, 2011
    • -
    • Report