After breast cancer surgery and lymph node removal, I developed lymphedema, a painful, lifelong condition. This medical problem is often misunderstood but is it my place to help bring awareness? One ...

I had my eldest daughter when I was 16, and became a doula when I was 18. One of the things that I prided myself on is that I breastfed all three of my kids for two years each; that was important to ...

It’s important for cancer survivors to follow-up with things that worry them. For me, my lymphedema sparked some fear. I think I am sensible, a little dreamy, but able keep my feet planted firmly on ...

At the age of 15, Meagan Barnard got the devastating news that she had lymphedema, a rare, incurable disease that caused extreme swelling in her right leg due to damaged lymph nodes. “Being diagnosed ...

I called it my special leg. Although it was larger in circumference than my right leg, I never felt sorry for myself growing up. “You can do anything that any child your age can do,” my mom repeatedly ...

Lymphedema is swelling that's caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. It usually affects your arms and legs, but it can happen in other parts of your body as well. This swelling can cause pain ...

With regard to the breast cancer survivors' experience of managing lymphedema, 4 revelatory intentions were developed to describe the experience. Intentions were viewed as breast cancer survivors' ...

The former reality star — along with the Academy Award-winning actress — opened up to PEOPLE about their experiences with lymphedema, a swelling condition caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system ...

Cam Ayala and Kathy Bates are teaming up to raise awareness of the "debilitating" disease lymphedema. Both the former Bachelorette contestant and actress suffer from lymphedema, a chronic disease with ...