“The cancer is over… the lymphedema is not!” This is a quote from one of my patients that has been indelibly etched in my mind for several years. Cancer has become a scourge for the Western world in recent decades. All of us know someone who has gone through cancer or have lost someone to […]
Cancer – Is lymphedema the ”ghost” that constantly reminds him? ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ
Bra after mastectomy The right choice of bra after oncological surgery Breast surgery is important both for preventing the occurrence of lymphedema, and for maintaining a good and controlled condition in case the condition has already occurred. What are the risks of wearing an inappropriate bra? The largest volume of lymphatic fluid (lymph) is transported in
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a sequence of techniques applied to the skin and aimed at optimizing the function of the lymphatic system. They are rhythmic sequences of movements that can be applied to all areas of the body and are adapted depending on whether we are dealing with healthy tissues or a pathological condition.
Lymphatic Drainage: What is it and when do we apply it? ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ
What are compression stockings? Some socks can do more than just keep your feet warm or dry. Compression stockings can act preventively or therapeutically in a range of activities or medical conditions. Compression stockings, or graduated compression stockings, are special stockings that can exert a calculated pressure, helping the venous system. Of course, this helps
Lower Extremity Compression Socks – Everything You Need to Know ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ
An interview with the basic and essential information about one of the most common conditions in the cancer treatment pathway. What is lymphedema? How is it treated? All about it in the video below.
What is lymphedema and how is it treated? Interview of Mr.Triantafyllou. ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ
The triad of Lymphatic drainage-Compression bandage-Compression garment is the most appropriate in the conservative management of lymphedema. However, there is another part of treatment that often eludes us. And it is self-management by the patient. Here are techniques that will assist and accelerate the healing process.
Lymphedema and Self-Management – Lymphatic drainage techniques (video) ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ
Erysipelas and Treatment – 5 Key Points – Using antibiotics. Because erysipelas is caused by streptococcus, penicillin is considered the ideal solution. Consult your doctor to recommend an antibiotic that contains penicillin. To combat erysipelas, we need a strong antibiotic, so one that has been produced recently, considering that antibiotics lose 10% of their power
Treatment of Erysipelas – What should I pay attention to? ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ
In an effort to better inform the public about lymphedema, another television interview took place on the program Showing Therapy. Check out the basic knowledge surrounding a modern scourge, chronic edema of the lymphatic system.
Interview about lymphedema by Mr. Triantafyllou ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ
Oncological management is one of the most well-known causes for triggering lymphedema. Lymph node dissection is undoubtedly the most traumatic procedure for the lymphatic system. The next most traumatic intervention is radiotherapy. The application or not of radiotherapy, the number of radiotherapy sessions as well as their intensity is determined by the specialist physician based
Lymphedema after radiotherapy: What can I do? ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ
