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Jackie07 · 10-15-2012, 02:29 PM

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Managing Lymphedema: Web Chat with Stephen Edge, MD, FACS and Kathleen Fassl, PT

Dr. Edge is the Alfiero Foundation Endowed Chair in Breast Oncology, Medical Director of the Breast Center and Chief of Breast Surgery in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Ms. Fassl is the Co-Director of Lymphedema Management Services at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Click here for Dr. Edge’s bio and here for Ms. Fassl’s bio.
Lymphedema refers to swelling due to an accumulation of lymph fluid in a part of the body. The most common cause of lymphedema is removal of lymph nodes for the staging and treatment of cancer, including breast cancer, melanoma, and other types of cancer. More extensive removal of lymph nodes is more apt to cause lymphedema than the removal of only a small number of nodes (known as a sentinel lymph node biopsy), but lymphedema can occur following either procedure. It can also affect individuals who have had radiation to their lymph nodes or who have a tumor that blocks lymph drainage.
On October 30, 2012 at 6:00pm EST you will have the opportunity to ask the experts, Dr. Stephen Edge and Kathleen Fassl, PT about how lymphedema occurs and how best to manage it. Dr. Edge is actively involved in clinical research and continues to lead innovative studies in breast cancer, and Ms. Fassl, a trained lymphedema specialist and a breast cancer survivor herself, manages many patients dealing with lymphedema through physical therapy.
Following the presentation, there will be a live Q&A. Click here to submit a question to Dr. Edge or Ms. Fassl that will be answered during the Live Web Chat (time permitting). Please note that we will do our best to respond to all questions during the 30-minute live Q&A portion of the program. Thank you for your participation. The Live Web Chat is not intended to be a substitute for healthcare professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Speak to your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding your

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Jackie07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: "Love never fails." Posts: 5,808	Re: and then came...lymphedema. Received this message from CancerConnect: Managing Lymphedema: Web Chat with Stephen Edge, MD, FACS and Kathleen Fassl, PT Dr. Edge is the Alfiero Foundation Endowed Chair in Breast Oncology, Medical Director of the Breast Center and Chief of Breast Surgery in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Ms. Fassl is the Co-Director of Lymphedema Management Services at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Click here for Dr. Edge’s bio and here for Ms. Fassl’s bio. Lymphedema refers to swelling due to an accumulation of lymph fluid in a part of the body. The most common cause of lymphedema is removal of lymph nodes for the staging and treatment of cancer, including breast cancer, melanoma, and other types of cancer. More extensive removal of lymph nodes is more apt to cause lymphedema than the removal of only a small number of nodes (known as a sentinel lymph node biopsy), but lymphedema can occur following either procedure. It can also affect individuals who have had radiation to their lymph nodes or who have a tumor that blocks lymph drainage. On October 30, 2012 at 6:00pm EST you will have the opportunity to ask the experts, Dr. Stephen Edge and Kathleen Fassl, PT about how lymphedema occurs and how best to manage it. Dr. Edge is actively involved in clinical research and continues to lead innovative studies in breast cancer, and Ms. Fassl, a trained lymphedema specialist and a breast cancer survivor herself, manages many patients dealing with lymphedema through physical therapy. Following the presentation, there will be a live Q&A. Click here to submit a question to Dr. Edge or Ms. Fassl that will be answered during the Live Web Chat (time permitting). Please note that we will do our best to respond to all questions during the 30-minute live Q&A portion of the program. Thank you for your participation. The Live Web Chat is not intended to be a substitute for healthcare professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Speak to your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding your __________________ Jackie07 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/06/doctors-letter-patient-newly-diagnosed-cancer.html http://www.asco.org/ASCOv2/MultiMedi...=114&trackID=2 NICU 4.4 LB Erythema Nodosum 85 Life-long Central Neurocytoma 4x5x6.5 cm 23 hrs 62090 semi-coma 10 d PT OT ST 30 d 3 Infertility tmts 99 > 3 u. fibroids > Pills CN 3 GKRS 52301 IDC 1.2 cm Her2 +++ ER 5% R. Lmptmy SLNB+1 71703 6 FEC 33 R Tamoxifen Recc IIB 2.5 cm Bi-L Mast 61407 2/9 nds PET 6 TCH Cellulitis - Lymphedema - compression sleeve & glove H w x 4 MUGA 51 D, J 49 M Diastasis recti Tamoxifen B. scan Irrtbl bowel 1'09 Colonoscopy 313 BRCA1 V1247I hptc hemangioma Vertigo GI - > yogurt hysterectomy/oophorectomy 011410 Exemestane 25 mg tab 102912 ~ 101016 stopped due to r. hip/l.thigh pain after long walk DEXA 1/13 1-2016 lesions in liver largest 9mm & 1.3 cm onco. says not cancer. 3-11 Appendectomy - visually O.K., a lot of puss. Final path result - not cancer. Start Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplement （600mg x2) 10-10 Stopped Exemestane due to r. hip/l.thigh pain OKed by Onco 11-08-2016 7-23-2018 9 mm groundglass nodule within the right lower lobe with indolent behavior. Due to possible adenocarcinoma, Recommend annual surveilence. 7-10-2019 CT to check lung nodule. 1-10-2020 8mm stable nodule on R Lung, two 6mm new ones on L Lung, a possible lymph node involvement in inter fissule. "I WANT TO BE AN OUTRAGEOUS OLD WOMAN WHO NEVER GETS CALLED AN OLD LADY. I WANT TO GET SHARP EDGED & EARTH COLORED, TILL I FADE AWAY FROM PURE JOY." Irene from Tampa Advocacy is a passion .. not a pastime - Joe