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2. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   Lymphedema, also known as lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. [2] The lymphatic system functions as a critical portion of the body's immune system and returns interstitial fluid to the bloodstream .

3. Lymphotherapy - Wikipedia

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   Lymphotherapy (lymphatic physiotherapy) is a method by which pressure applied on specific lymph nodes alters lymphatic response. Proponents state it can be used for lymphedema [1] and breast cancer. [2]

4. At 67, Denise Austin Demonstrates 2 ‘Low-Impact’ Moves for ...

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   Austin consistently shares easy workouts for women over 50 because she wants “to help women my age,” feel their best, Austin previously told Prevention. “I have really enjoyed the changes ...

5. Cervical lymphadenopathy - Wikipedia

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   Lymph nodes may become enlarged in malignant disease. This cervical lymphadenopathy may be reactive or metastatic. [1] Alternatively, enlarged lymph nodes may represent a primary malignancy of the lymphatic system itself, such as lymphoma (both Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's), [6] lymphocytic leukemia, [1] Lymphadenopathy that lasts less than two weeks or more than one year with no progressive ...

6. 5 Things You Should Know About DLBCL, the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is one of the most common forms of blood cancer.1 The American Cancer Society estimates that about 81,560 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with NHL and about ...

7. Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries ... - AOL

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   They followed 4,858 women who were randomly assigned to have lymph nodes removed or not. After five years, about 92% of women in both groups were still alive and free of cancer.

8. Contrast bath therapy - Wikipedia

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   The lymph system, unlike the circulatory system, lacks a central pump. By alternating hot and cold, it is believed that lymph vessels dilate and contract to "pump" and move stagnant fluid out of the injured area and that this positively affects the inflammation process, which is the body's primary mechanism for healing damaged tissue.

9. Manual lymphatic drainage - Wikipedia

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   The lymph system depends on intrinsic contractions of the smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymph vessels (peristalsis) and the movement of skeletal muscles to propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then to the lymph ducts, which return lymph to the cardiovascular system. Manual lymph drainage uses a specific amount of pressure ...