Ep. 74: Lymphedema: an unexplained mystery indeed!

I describe higher education as a little like a marathon!  You finish it and feel elated but wow I am never doing that again and yet here I am working on my second masters in public health (and I have completed 3 marathons too ;)) In this week's episode of Unspoken Cancer Truths I am hopping on my soapbox. Having read over 30 articles and completing extensive research this quarter I am sharing my findings on Lymphedema in the hope that anyone accepting pain or dealing with financial worries can get on the path to solutions. I am covering:  My frustrations with the ordering processes and insurance providers for the critical compression sleeves that are essential for the successful control of Lymphedema  My (amazing) surgeon cited that only 5% of cancer patients get lymphedema - why I believe and the research supports this is just wrong. The financial impact of Lymphedema for cancer survivors and why I believe upfront  financial education should be available to ALL The stats I have uncovered regarding breast cancer survivors and Lymphedema The importance of insisting on a Lymphedema consult. Lymphedema can become a problem at any time post surgery and treatment. Why you may have been suffering with it for years and not be aware of the signs. Join me for a Coffee Chat here: https://fitnessdesignsolutions.as.me/CoffeeChat Follow me on Instagram to get the latest updates on the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thejennifercochran/ Continue the conversation in my free private Facebook group, Surviving is JUST the Beginning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SurvivingisJUSTtheBeginning/