Limerick Lymph Clinic

Limerick Lymph Clinic Karen O'Sullivan is an Irish Registered General Nurse who specialises in Lymphoedema / Lipoedema

06/04/2025

In metastasis, cancer cells break away from where they first formed (primary cancer), travel through the blood or lymph system and form new tumors, known as metastatic tumors in other parts of the body. The metastatic tumor is the same type of cancer as the primary tumor.
https://www.lymphedemablog.com/2024/04/07/lymph-nodes-and-metastases/

06/04/2025

Ever noticed a “cuff” or fold of fat at the ankles or wrists, where the fat seems to stop abruptly, sparing the hands or feet?

This is one of the many visual signs of Lipedema. Our SmugMug photo collages highlight how Lipedema can present differently across body areas and stages, helping patients, families, and providers recognize what often goes overlooked.

A THANK YOU to the community members who made these visuals possible. View the collages: lipedema.smugmug.com/

02/04/2025

Is lipedema causing your swelling and pain? Learn how one woman overcame years of misdiagnosis to find life-changing treatment for her lipedema symptoms.

26/03/2025

Knowing the distinction between and can help you navigate conversations with your doctor and advocate for the right care.

Understanding these conditions is an important step in raising awareness and improving research.

Did you learn something new?

26/03/2025

Join Us at the 2025 Lipedema World Congress in Rome!

The Lipedema Foundation is proud to participate in the Lipedema World Congress 2025, taking place November 5–8 in Rome, Italy, and we encourage researchers, clinicians, and advocates to attend and contribute to this important global dialogue.

This international gathering brings together leaders in Lipedema research, diagnosis, and treatment, including projects supported by the Foundation. This year’s agenda highlights key themes such as:

🔬 Basic and clinical research
🧬 Pathophysiology and diagnosis
🤝 The role of patient organizations

We hope to see many of you there as we continue working together to advance understanding and improve care for individuals with Lipedema.

Save the date and learn more: bit.ly/4hKtvAO

20/03/2025

A multicenter study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.

11/03/2025

March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about this condition that affects millions of Americans and what can be done to help people improve their quality of

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