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Lymphedema and your feet
July 27, 2021
Lymphedema and your feet
Lymphedema refers to swelling that generally occurs in one of your arms or legs. Sometimes both arms or both legs swell. Lymphedema is most commonly caused by the removal of or damage to your lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment.
Jay Coakley has rung the bell - twice!
July 04, 2023
Jay Coakley has rung the bell - twice!
After a year of fighting, Winston "Jay" Coakley, 15, has beaten desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSCRCT) - a rare, aggressive, mutated cancer normally found in the stomach, but that showed up on his upper-right thigh, which is even rarer.
A teen's wish: normalcy
November 01, 2022
A teen's wish: normalcy
Fourteen-year-old Winston "Jay" Coakley gutted his mom, Tammy Coakley, when she heard him say, "I miss being normal." Jay is fighting desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) - a rare, aggressive, mutated cancer normally found in the stomach, but that showed up on his upper-right thigh, which is even rarer.
My swollen feet
September 14, 2021
My swollen feet
Swollen ankles and feet are common complaints and are not usually cause for major concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms could be a sign of serious health problems. Here are some possible causes of foot and ankle swelling, what to do about it and when to see the doctor or podiatrist:
Monitoring vaccine adverse reaction reports
May 31, 2021
Monitoring vaccine adverse reaction reports
Continuing in our discussion on COVID vaccination and our children, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines an adverse drug reaction as "any response to a drug which is noxious and unintended, and which occurs at doses normally used in man for prophylaxis, diagnosis, or therapy of disease, or for the modification of physiological function."
Local aesthetician, skin care specialist urges extreme care with lotions, oils, soaps that touch the skin
September 29, 2016
Local aesthetician, skin care specialist urges extreme care with lotions, oils, soaps that touch the skin
That lotion you think may be toning, plumping and softening your skin may actually be doing more harm than good.
Experts report growing evidence of benefits of massage in medical care for symptoms from diabetes to pain management
September 21, 2016
Experts report growing evidence of benefits of massage in medical care for symptoms from diabetes to pain management
Once a luxury reserved for the wealthy with dollars and time to spare, massage therapy is now serious science and an increasingly critical business in the medical profession, according to experts.
Benefits of aqua aerobics
April 04, 2016
Benefits of aqua aerobics
Aqua aerobics consists of a variety of exercises that are done in a pool or other body of water. In water aerobics, the body is the basic piece of exercise equipment. Various movements can increase intensity or water resistance.
March 28, 2016
There's no cure for lymphedema, but it can be managed
Lymphedema refers to swelling that occurs in one of your arms or legs; sometimes both arms, or both legs can swell.
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