Lymphedema or Dining in the Raw

Lymphedema: Understanding and Managing Lymphedema after Cancer Treatment

Author: American Cancer Society

Understand the mystery of cancer-related lymphedema

If you have had cancer treatment, you may be at risk for lymphedema, a buildup of fluid that results in swelling of the arm or leg and other potential complications. Created with the guidance of experts in nursing, oncology, research, and lymphedema care, this up-to-date, practical handbook helps you and your caregiver understand and manage every aspect of lymphedema. Topics include:

• Current recommendations about day-to-day precautions, diagnosis, and treatment
• Early symptoms and self-monitoring that can be essential to early diagnosis
• Methods of coping with emotional stresses and physical challenges
• Practical issues related to work, insurance, and finding and paying for treatment

Lymphedema: Understanding and Managing Lymphedema After Cancer Treatment offers the information and support you need to cope. You will benefit from this solid and sympathetic discussion of an often-misunderstood andoverlooked condition.

"Lymphedema can be managed if you understand your risks, take proper precautions, and receive treatment from knowledgeable and qualified professionals. This outstanding resource from the experts at the American Cancer Society can help you do just that."
--From the Foreword by Sam Donaldson, ABC News Correspondent, treated for lymphedema of the leg

American Cancer Society is a trusted provider of unbiased general information and personalized cancer-related health information and guidance. Its goals emphasize prevention, early detection, and screening; comprehensive treatment information that can help patients make informed decisions; practicalanswers to patients' questions about work, insurance, money, and planning for the future; and strategies for coping with the physical symptoms and emotional effects of cancer.

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Dining in the Raw: Groundbreaking Natural Cuisine That Combines the Techniques of Macrobiotic, Vegan, Allergy-Free, and Raw Food Discipli

Author: Rita Romano

In Dining in the Raw you'll discover how raw foods help control overeating and normalize weight without counting every calorie; comprehensive charts on food combinations for optimum digestion and acid/alkaline blood balance; how to find nutrient sources in your everyday foods; the anti-aging power of fresh food juicing, marination and dehydration; the healing abilities of cooked food staples such as whole grains, legumes, land and sea vegetables, as well as a variety of soy products including tofu and tempeh; plus over 700 recipes.