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A "happy birthday" cheer isn't inappropriate is it, mom*? Happy birthday and Happy New Year!

By  Martin Klasch, at 1/08/2011 2:44 PM  

thank you P.E. :)
you are so sweet
i LOVE your blog
thank you

the lymphatic system
supports all of us

By  mod*mom, at 1/08/2011 2:47 PM  

Thank you mod*mom! I always wondered what my spleen and tonsils did. Now what's the purpose of the appendix?

By  Jolene, at 1/09/2011 1:17 PM  

hello there,
i just read your blog post about meeting Dr Rockson. I live on the east coast and occasionally try and reach out to Dr Rockson. Sometimes he responds, sometimes not. I have lymphedema in my left leg for about 5 years now post cancer treatment. It is so hard to find updated information about what Dr Rockson is doing and finding in his studies. I feel like i read the same articles over and over. Please tell me, does it seem close that a drug therapy may be on the market to treat lymphedema? These studies are so fascinating and hopeful but i feel like it has been forever still nothing is available. If you can pass along any information please do.
You are so lucky to have met and talked with him. Congratulations on reaching 5 years cancer free!!
sincerely,
laura

By  Laura M., at 1/11/2011 10:22 AM  

Jolene,
appendix replenishes good bacteria in gut, especially when it's been wiped out by diarrhea (a top cause of death).


Laura M.
That's aweful you suffer lymphedema. I'm going to follow up with doctor rockson to see what's in the text book he's publishing for medical students. I actually had an cardiology appt I scheduled several months on advance.

By  mod*mom, at 1/11/2011 3:54 PM  

Happy 5 year Birthday, Kristen! You are such a wonderful inspiration to all of us. I love your blog. May you have 100 more great years to make up for what you've been through and may they be years with lymphedema under control. All my love to you. - Alix

By  Alix, at 2/03/2011 5:17 PM  

Very nice article, thanks for the information.

By  rental elf, at 3/15/2011 10:40 AM  

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By  acupuncture and pregnancy, at 4/06/2011 2:19 AM  

I was wondering if any one had any more information regarding the lymphedema Internet project being done by the University of Missouri?

http://www.dailyrx.com/news-article/virtually-well-3847.html

A concise location for information and specialized lymphedema practices would be a nice community asset.

By  Jen, at 5/25/2011 2:17 PM  

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