tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59879008658581627192024-03-13T10:34:11.684+08:00Lymphoedema Western AustraliaA blog diary of events, meetings, ideas and information to share and interact with therapists interested in management of lymphoedema in Perth and around Western Australia . Other interests as well.LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-14762848751990326882017-01-05T07:49:00.000+08:002017-01-05T07:49:10.259+08:00To operate or not to operate? Risks involved with lymph-node transplant<div class="fullpost">
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European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 45(5), 516-520.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2012.11.026</div>
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The 2013 paper can be downloaded from this <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2012.11.026">link</a></div>
LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-63024077516705155682013-05-25T12:02:00.002+08:002013-05-25T12:12:11.962+08:00Moved to New Website!I have moved my blog and all. Tell me what you think? Find me on <a href="http://lindakhong.com/" target="_blank">http://lindakhong.com/</a><br />
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-4511940518688202782013-05-20T06:19:00.001+08:002013-05-20T06:19:29.314+08:00Head and Neck Cancer-related LymphedemaHow to dectect maybe its Head and Neck cancer- related Lymphoedema? Click <a href="http://www.cancer.net/all-about-cancer/cancernet-feature-articles/side-effects/head-and-neck-lymphedema-swelling-after-cancer-treatment" target="_blank">here</a><br /><div class="fullpost">
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-13800462409315071872013-05-03T05:00:00.000+08:002013-05-03T05:00:00.371+08:00Breast cancer lymphedemaDecisions about arm exercise after breast cancer related lymphedema. Click <a href="http://www.lymphedemablog.com/2013/04/30/the-effect-of-post-surgical-exercise-and-therapy-on-breast-cancer-related-lymphedema-risk/" target="_blank">here</a> courtesy of another website<br /><div class="fullpost">
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-78084203160189882432013-04-16T20:58:00.000+08:002013-04-16T20:58:00.479+08:00Lymphatic Research videoSuccinct introduction by Lymphatic Research USA. For their video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vad3z2x9Ew" target="_blank">click here</a><br /><div class="fullpost">
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-12654194274409898642013-04-02T06:00:00.000+08:002013-04-02T06:00:07.679+08:00What is Lymphoedema?Also spelt as 'Lymphedema' in USA. For a simplified explanation, courtesy of National Cancer Institute, please click <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/lymphedema/Patient/page1" target="_blank">here</a> <br />
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-19220009639038740302013-03-04T05:40:00.000+08:002013-03-04T05:40:00.819+08:00Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome<div class="fullpost">
Article courtesy of Lymphormation: Cick <a href="http://www.lymphormation.org/journal/content/0501_klippel.pdf" target="_blank">here to download</a></div>
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-23648092306447264042013-02-07T05:30:00.000+08:002013-02-10T10:54:03.118+08:00Lymphoedema surgeryThis is a brief summary of methods and considerations of surgery relating to Lymphoedema. Risk-benefit ratio caution! From USA's National Lymphoedema Network link. Click <a href="http://www.lymphnet.org/newsletter/articles.htm" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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Happy Lunar New Year (10 Feb 2013)<br />
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-65302281179640027512013-02-01T05:57:00.000+08:002013-02-01T05:58:19.486+08:00Lymphoedema Head and Neck CancerI support the finding that head and neck cancer post-treatment lymphoedema needs to be managed. See the brief write-up <a href="http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/MHNCS/18779" target="_blank">here</a>. Swelling or surgery may likely affect the TMJ (jaw), neck and shoulder range, breathing comfort, etc. See a 'specialist' therapist for initial evaluation.<br />
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-39249488913901029532013-01-01T06:20:00.000+08:002013-01-01T06:20:00.091+08:00Neck Self Drainage videoThis is a simple neck self manual lymphatic drainage by Heather in USA. Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA-wi0d7-Ro" target="_blank">here</a> to watch her youtube video demonstration. Happy Holidays.<br />
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-61741486158056859332012-12-24T05:46:00.000+08:002012-12-24T05:46:00.121+08:00Understanding Lymphedema videoDr Anna Towers (Canada) educates what lymphedema or lymphoedema is. Click <a href="http://www.healthandfamily.ca/lymphodema/" target="_blank">here</a> to watch video. Happy Christmas!<br />
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-87720573982270478262012-12-06T05:00:00.000+08:002012-12-06T05:00:02.348+08:00American LymphedemaMet tireless Prof Jane Armer at the National Lymphedema Network conference, Dallas. Updates on the USA and American Lymphedema Framework, click <a href="http://www.alfp.org/" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-78787378773079645622012-11-01T05:30:00.000+08:002012-11-01T05:30:02.354+08:00Lymphedema in ElderlyEnlightening video by San Antonio STGEC Geriatrics & Gerontological + Palliative Medicine. Intended for health professionals. Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMobqi9NdxY" target="_blank">here</a> for youtube video link<br /><div class="fullpost">
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LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-15491910914492351942012-10-04T05:33:00.000+08:002012-10-04T05:33:00.633+08:00WA Cancer information<div class="fullpost">
Specific to Western Australia- for providers, patients, etc. WA Cancer and Palliative Network information, click <a href="http://www.healthnetworks.health.wa.gov.au/cancer/home/" target="_blank">here</a></div>LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-956173863152739152012-09-27T06:30:00.000+08:002012-09-27T06:30:02.768+08:00Canada Lymphoedema link<div class="fullpost">
Another resource for therapists should a client be visiting in Ontario. Click <a href="http://www.lymphontario.ca/resources.html" target="_blank">here</a> for link.</div>
LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-67406433149547539942012-09-04T23:23:00.000+08:002012-09-04T23:23:00.411+08:00GP and Lymphoedema<div class="fullpost">
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A UK GP's perspective of lymphoedema. Click <a href="http://www.lymphoedema.org/News/Story70.asp" target="_blank">here</a> for the write-up online.</div>
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Note: I am in Dallas, USA for the <a href="http://www.lymphnet.org/2012conf/2012conf.htm" target="_blank">The National Lymphedema Network 2012 conference</a> from 5-9 Sept 2012. I am so excited and looking forward to more learning. Keep all updated next few posts.</div>
LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-47563976652455107152012-08-30T06:00:00.000+08:002012-08-30T06:00:08.886+08:00Primary Lymphoedema<div class="fullpost">
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A write-up on Primary Lymphoedema from Joachim Zuther. To be found on his blog, <a href="http://www.lymphedemablog.com/2012/07/25/primary-lymphedema/" target="_blank">click here</a></div>
LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-71820393635277988102012-08-16T22:42:00.004+08:002012-08-16T22:42:55.975+08:00Lymphatics<div class="fullpost">
Simplified video about the lymphatics. A good start. Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh-XdNnTZUo&feature=related" target="_blank">here</a></div>
LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-54755628404087906432012-08-06T06:49:00.000+08:002012-08-06T23:36:36.792+08:00Living with Lymphoedema<div class="fullpost">
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An inspiring write-up in The Sunday Paper's Body and Soul section (29 July 2012). Click on the <a href="http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health+healing/news+features/living+with+giant+limbs,18895" target="_blank">link here</a>LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-59604359773253553842012-07-03T05:11:00.003+08:002012-07-03T05:11:00.110+08:00Living with Lymphoedema<div class="fullpost">
This is a 2007 BBC (UK) Radio 4 Woman's hour broadcast with Peter Mortimer. Click <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/02/2007_13_fri.shtml" target="_blank">here for link</a>.</div>
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Another radio (Question & answer) with Peter. Click <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b008fb1w" target="_blank">here for link</a></div>
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Note: Suggest listen to broadcast via Real Player media. Download for free (either Mac or PC) <a href="http://asia.real.com/?mode=rp" target="_blank">here</a></div>LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-86649741806378043622012-06-18T05:54:00.000+08:002012-06-18T05:54:01.158+08:00Chronic oedema. Best Practice<div class="fullpost">Worthwhile watching this series of chronic oedema videos from UK from various nurses and health professional in this area. Intended for healthcare workers. Click <a href="http://www.lymphormation.org/video/subject-chronic-oedema.php" target="_blank">here</a></div>LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-45565922645382489342012-06-03T05:30:00.000+08:002012-06-03T05:30:00.247+08:00Lymphoedema experience, Channel Ten News video Perth<div class="fullpost">
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With permission, Channel 10 broadcast 4 March 2012 for Lymphoedema Awareness Month, news video clip about Cassandra's experience with Lymphoedema. Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opIOM0LSSoA&feature=g-upl" target="_blank">here for video</a><br />
<br />LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0Perth WA, Australia-31.9528536 115.8573389-31.9797991 115.8178569 -31.9259081 115.89682090000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-87877979254059803612012-05-18T05:19:00.008+08:002012-05-18T05:19:00.885+08:00Lymphedema: Hidden DiagnosisAnother write-up by Dr Helen Mackie for doctors/medical personnel, in MJA Insight online. Click <a href="http://db.tt/keUrRzk6" target="_blank">here for adapted version pdf article</a>.LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-55908184167529553402012-05-08T05:11:00.005+08:002012-05-08T05:11:00.578+08:00Lymphedema experience<div class="fullpost">This is someone's experience and journey, via BBC report. Click for story <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8014242.stm" target="_blank">here</a></div>LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5987900865858162719.post-54440356346609760772012-04-11T06:06:00.012+08:002012-04-11T06:06:00.687+08:00Managing Lymphoedema<div class="fullpost">This is a good write-up for medical personnel/doctors <span class="byline"><a href="http://www.australiandoctor.com.au/author/Teresa%20Lee,%20Dr%20Deborah%20Geyer%20and%20Dr%20Helen%20Mackie">Dr Teresa Lee, Dr Deborah Geyer and Dr Helen Mackie</a></span> NSW, Australia.<a href="http://db.tt/s0nn88P9" target="_blank"> Click here to download pdf file</a>. Otherwise,click <a href="http://www.australiandoctor.com.au/clinical/therapy-update/managing-lymphoedema" target="_blank">here</a> for online source.</div>LindaKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09463538217971711001noreply@blogger.com0