{"product_id":"linfedema-lymphedema-una-guia-de-prevencion-y-sanacion-para-pacientes-con-cancer-de-mama-a-breast-cancer-patients-guide-to-prevention-and-healing-paperback","title":"Linfedema (Lymphedema): Una Guía de Prevención Y Sanación Para Pacientes Con Cáncer de Mama (a Breast Cancer Patient's Guide to Prevention and Healing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeannie Burt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGwen White\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDominique Reynolds Diaz\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vital information for any woman who has had breast cancer surgery is now available in a Spanish edition! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you have been treated for breast cancer, you need to be aware of your risk for lymphedema. About 25 percent of breast cancer surgery patients experience lymphedema -- a disfiguring, painful swelling, most frequently of the arm. Lymphedema can occur with anyone whose lymphatic system is compromised so that it can be overloaded to the point that swelling begins. Many doctors suggest that little can be done for the condition -- if they mention it at all. But help is available in this book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplete with more than 50 illustrations, \u003ci\u003eLinfedema\u003c\/i\u003e also tells the encouraging stories of women who have dealt with lymphedema successfully using the methods described in the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLinfedema\u003c\/i\u003e describes the many options women have for preventing and treating lymphedema. It emphasizes active self-help and provides extensive information on: \u003cbr\u003e preventing lymphedema\u003cbr\u003e reducing lymphedema through professional therapy\u003cbr\u003e reducing lymphedema through exercise and self-massage\u003cbr\u003e selecting and using wraps and compression garments\u003cbr\u003e eating right to manage lymphedema\u003cbr\u003e finding emotional support\u003cbr\u003e locating resources for additional help \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeannie Burt\u003c\/b\u003e, a former lymphedema sufferer, has led an exercise program for women with the condition. A human resources consultant, she is the author of several previously published works of nonfiction. She lives in Portland, Oregon. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGwen White\u003c\/b\u003e has been a practicing physical therapist for 30 years, and specializes in the treatment of women with lymphedema. She lives in Portland, Oregon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominique Reynolds Diaz\u003c\/b\u003e is a practicing physical therapist who is bilingual in Spanish and English. She works with the well-known oncologist Dr. Francisco García Rodríguez at the Spanish Hospital in Mexico City, rehabilitating mastectomized patients, and also volunteers to help prevent lymphedema in low-income patients.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 09, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702176223295,"sku":"9780897936446","price":18.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/beb52dde3a4e5f857debfd266b0b7362.webp?v=1765023441","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/linfedema-lymphedema-una-guia-de-prevencion-y-sanacion-para-pacientes-con-cancer-de-mama-a-breast-cancer-patients-guide-to-prevention-and-healing-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}