Sheila
02-05-2007, 12:40 PM
I found this site today when I went for my Herceptin Rx....there was a card on the bulletin board...Sandy...these might be an accessory for the green shoes!!!
www.lymphedivas.com (http://www.lymphedivas.com)
Here is a little history....
LympheDIVAs: Fashionable way to treat lymphedema
Posted Nov 13th 2006 11:00AM by Kristina Collins (http://www.thecancerblog.com/bloggers/kristina-collins)
Filed under: Breast Cancer (http://www.thecancerblog.com/category/breast-cancer/), Products (http://www.thecancerblog.com/category/products/), Cancer Survivors (http://www.thecancerblog.com/category/cancer-survivors/)
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.thecancerblog.com/media/2006/11/lymphadivas2.jpgLymphedema is a chronic condition that causes excess fluid to collect in tissue and produce swelling. In breast cancer survivors the swelling can occur in the arm or hand because the lymphatic system has been compromised by surgery or radiation. Its an unattractive and painful reminder of having breast cancer that never goes away.
Robin Miller, 23, and Rachel Levin, 36, are young breast cancer survivors that developed lymphedema after their breast cancer treatment. They were required to wear an uncomfortable, beige orthopedic-looking sleeve. They decided that there had to be a better solution for the look and feel of the sleeves they would have to wear. They approached Kristin Dudley, a Drexel fashion design graduate, with the idea of creating fashionable compression garments that would bring together form and function.
These three friends have made it their mission to help breast cancer survivors manage their lymphedema in a fashionable way, and inspire them to feel confident and attractive with their company called LympheDIVAs (http://www.lymphedivas.com/). The armsleeves are made of high-tech fibers and come in fashionable colors and designs.
"The look and style of the sleeves has remained the same for over 30 years" said Rachel Levin. "There is absolutely no reason it can't look stylish and still be an effective medical device"
www.lymphedivas.com (http://www.lymphedivas.com)
Here is a little history....
LympheDIVAs: Fashionable way to treat lymphedema
Posted Nov 13th 2006 11:00AM by Kristina Collins (http://www.thecancerblog.com/bloggers/kristina-collins)
Filed under: Breast Cancer (http://www.thecancerblog.com/category/breast-cancer/), Products (http://www.thecancerblog.com/category/products/), Cancer Survivors (http://www.thecancerblog.com/category/cancer-survivors/)
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.thecancerblog.com/media/2006/11/lymphadivas2.jpgLymphedema is a chronic condition that causes excess fluid to collect in tissue and produce swelling. In breast cancer survivors the swelling can occur in the arm or hand because the lymphatic system has been compromised by surgery or radiation. Its an unattractive and painful reminder of having breast cancer that never goes away.
Robin Miller, 23, and Rachel Levin, 36, are young breast cancer survivors that developed lymphedema after their breast cancer treatment. They were required to wear an uncomfortable, beige orthopedic-looking sleeve. They decided that there had to be a better solution for the look and feel of the sleeves they would have to wear. They approached Kristin Dudley, a Drexel fashion design graduate, with the idea of creating fashionable compression garments that would bring together form and function.
These three friends have made it their mission to help breast cancer survivors manage their lymphedema in a fashionable way, and inspire them to feel confident and attractive with their company called LympheDIVAs (http://www.lymphedivas.com/). The armsleeves are made of high-tech fibers and come in fashionable colors and designs.
"The look and style of the sleeves has remained the same for over 30 years" said Rachel Levin. "There is absolutely no reason it can't look stylish and still be an effective medical device"