The lymphatic system is part of our immune system, and is crucial to keeping the body healthy. It contains a network of lymph nodes and lymph vessels that collect and carry watery, clear lymph fluid throughout your body, collecting bacteria, viruses and waste products. When these vessels are blocked or unable to carry lymph fluid away from the tissues, […]
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Medicine & Therapy
Lymphedema Association of T&T: Raising Awareness
Ask anyone about cancer, and familiarity floods in — but ask about lymphedema, and these same faces might furrow in confusion. Most of us know very little about the lymphatic system, and unfortunately may only learn about it when faced with a life-threatening condition.