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Anita’s Story

When I was in my 30’s I remember my father wearing those ugly white Ted hose. He told me he had Lymphedema. When I turned 40 I found out what

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Julia’s Story

I was treated for invasive cervical cancer in 1977 at the age of 24. A series of surgeries culminated with a radical hysterectomy in which over 30 of my lymph

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Steven’s Story

My name is Steven and my wife Kathleen is a physician, a loving mother and also a patient that suffers from Lymphedema Praecox. As you know, lymphedema praecox is a

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Debbie’s Story

I was diagnosed with lymphedema in 2011 after showing growing signs of the disease since 2000. I have it in both legs and learned that my paternal great grandmother had

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Jake’s Story

I have primary lymphedema and I wanted to share two storytelling performances I did in NYC on my experience with lymphedema. Thanks for watching, and you can view my website

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Nicole’s Story

Lymphedema has always been a part of my life. My mother developed lymphedema in her early 20s. As a young child, I remember having to help my mother with daily

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Mary Jane’s Story

In December 2013 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I and my family and friends were devastated and scared. For two weeks I went through many diagnostic tests including a

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Jeannie’s Story

I am a RN who recently underwent surgery for uterine cancer. I developed lymphedema in my abdomen and lower extremities 2 months after surgery. It has affected my life tremendously

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