The Puzzle - An Inside Glimpse of Lymphedema - New Book

The Puzzle - An Inside Glimpse of Lymphedema - New Book

by The Lighthouse Lymphedema Network

The book is compiled so that people who have been touched by lymphedema can share their stories; their trials and tribulations, their sadness and disappointments, their strength and hopes. It is intended to encourage, educate and inspire patients and loved ones, who can often feel isolated and uninformed. We hope to increase awareness and general knowledge of a condition that is often overlooked and misdiagnosed, yet which can have monumental physical and emotional impact on the lives that it affects.

Not every story has a happy ending, yet there is hope. By sharing these stories with one another, we can learn from the struggles and successes that others have experienced, and can help each other to live well with lymphedema.

How do I get this book ???

The book is available:

Lighthouse Lymphedema Network Book

10240 Crescent Ridge Drive

Roswell, GA 30076

on the new Lighthouse Lymphedema Network Store

http://lighthouselymphedema.org/LLNStore/Storewelcome.htm

Remember: All profits are going straight into our "Bag Fund" that assists needy lymphedema patients in securing desperately needed compression garments.

Included in the book are four articles by Pat O'Connor

Life is Worth Living with Lymphedema - Upcoming Book

Life is Worth Living with Lymphedema

Upcoming Book

From: The Lighthouse Lymphedema Network

YES, WE ARE WRITING A BOOK

The LLN is looking for patients, family members, therapists, or physicians to write inspirational short stories of why “Life is Worth Living with Lymphedema”. These stories may be from:

Patients who developed lymphedema after surgical, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment for breast cancer or other types of cancer (secondary lymphedema)

Patients who were born with lymphedema (primary lymphedema) Patients who developed lymphedema from other surgeries such as: knee or hip replacement, abdominal surgeries, fracture, infection, other Family members who are caregivers for lymphedema patients Therapists: successful treatment stories, caring family stories, unusual stories .

Physicians: personal observations and comments The main goal of our book is to let patients and family members know that they are not alone. We care, and we are here for you – always! Help us to help others – the goal for the money raised from the sale of the book is to help indigent patients through our Bandages and Garments (BAG) Fund.

All patients have a story to tell, so let us hear from you! Please print out and fill in the form (click here) and submit your story to the LLN, c/o Linda Gottschalk at the adddress shown on the form.

I am submitting my own story - send us yours as well Pat O'Connor