100 Questions & Answers about Lymphedema
100 Questions & Answers about Lymphedema, by Nicole L.Stout, MPT,CLT-LANA, Paula J. Stewart MD,CLT-LANA, and Saskia R.J. Thiadens, RN
EMPOWER YOURSELF!100 Questions and Answers About Lymphedema provides clear, straightforward answers to your questions about lymphedema. Whether it is your or a loved suffering from this challenging condition, this book offers help! Written by three experts in the field, with insider tips from actual patients, this practical, easy-to-read guide shows you and your family how to cope with symptoms, where to get the best treatment, and much more.This book is an indispensable quick reference for anyone facing lymphedema.
Testimonials for 100 Questions and Answers About Lymphedema---
"It is my privilege to send congratulations to the authors for providing the most comprehensive Lymphedema patient handbook to date! Written in an easily understood style, the questions patients commonly ask in my office are answered clearly and completely. This volume is a MUST read for every patient with a new diagnosis of lymphedema or for those who feel they may be at risk. Knowledge is one of the most important factors in successful management, and the information contained here empowers those with this condition to be in control of many aspects of their own care. Many thanks for providing such a great advocacy tool for the wonderful patients we serve. "
Gail L. Gamble, MD
Medical Director Cancer Rehabilitation
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
"Structured as 100 questions and 100 answers, the imparting of information has been masterfully achieved ? a kind of patient-guideline ? in order to prevent and treat lymphedema, and thus improve quality of life. We can only thank the authors and congratulate them on this book!"
Etelka Földi, MD
Földiklinik
Hinterzarten,Germany
"Having a ready answer to our questions is imperative. Having an answer that we can understand is crucially important. Having comments and hints from others with a similar problem allows us to see ourselves. Having a summary of key points helps us focus. Being informed and educated is imperative if we are to make a change. It removes the fear of the unknown and the anxiety of uncertainties and allows us to move forward with strength in the knowledge that we, with the help of others, can make a difference. This book will allow you to do that!"
Neil B. Piller, MD
Flinders Medical Centre
Bedford Park, South Australia
