Lily Pod: All things Lymphedema

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As we approach for October is right around the corner. Breast cancer awareness is vital today as it was 20 years ago. There's still no cure. As a lymphedema therapist, I frequently work with breast cancer survivors who had developed lymphedema after their cancer ordeal. Lily clinics goal and mission is to raise awareness about lymphedema and that includes breast cancer awareness as well. Mandi Bishop from Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation to educate us about the foundation and how our benefits community member members.  Please consider donating directly to the foundation at www.VBCF.org

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Miss Lippy (Michelle) has been on a lifelong journey with her lipedema since adolescence. Now in her 50s, it took 34 years to get a diagnosis in another 20 to get therapy. She’s here to tell her story of her journey and this under-appreciated, under diagnosed and typically mistreated condition. Her goal, like ours at Lily Clinic, is to raise awareness to decrease the suffering of the next generation!  

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Laura Chevreaux is a LANA Certified Lymphedema Therapist  and Wound Therapist who recently opened up her own clinic, The Swell Spot, in St. George, Utah.  She shares her experience as a therapist at Brylan's Feat Foundation's Camp WatchMe.  Camp WatchMe is a summer camp for children with lymphedema, their parents, and therapists.  

Please consider donating to www.brylansfeat.org to support this incredible cause.  

For more information on Laura and the great work she is doing check her out here:  https://www.facebook.com/theswellspotstg

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In this part 3 of 3 podcast, we conclude our discussion with Kelley about her amazing journey from acquiring lymphedema to fighting the insurance companies and getting surgeries to where she is now. What is her life like now. What is her lymphedema like now. Have things improved?  

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In this part 2 of 3 podcast, we continue our discussion with Kelley and learn her story about navigating the healthcare system to obtain lymphatic surgeries recommended by her physician. She had to fight insurance to get approval. She underwent testing and surgical interventions that consisted of three different surgeries. What was that experience like for Kelley?

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In this part 1 of 3 podcast, we meet Kelley and her journey in acquiring lymphedema 16 years after surviving uterine and cervical cancer.  How did she learn of this new condition, where did she start with therapy and what led her to surgical interventions for her stage II lymphedema?

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In this Lily Pod, we have a discussion with Alexis Manning co-owner of Buffalo Lymphatic Management in Buffalo, New York. She gives us an understanding of her role as a lymphedema therapist and clinic owner. She gives us perspective on how to increase awareness and why treatment truly matters.  Meet the amazing Alexis!

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Terri McClanahan, Co Owner of Hope 4 Healing, helps us understand how a durable medical equipment provider can assist patients getting their lymphedema garments as well as utilizing insurance coverage where available.  This is an invaluable Lily Pod for those suffering from lymphedema.  

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