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Jul 20, 2022 · Those of us with lymphedema have succeeded in making our case and being recognized, but there is still work to be done to get us to our ultimate goals of new treatments and eventual cures. Kathy Bates testifies before Congress as an advocate for those with lymphatic diseases.
Apr 6, 2017 · At the same time, Bates has found a new calling as an advocate for cancer survivors and others coping with a little-known condition called lymphedema. The body's lymphatic system transports ...
Aug 31, 2018 · Now, though she’s cancer-free, Bates says she is dealing with her biggest challenge yet: lymphedema, a disease that’s commonly caused by the removal of lymph nodes during cancer treatment.
Bates' lymphedema diagnosis came after her double mastectomy and breast cancer treatment. In a recent interview with SurvivorNet, Bates explained her reaction when she discovered lymph nodes...
Sep 17, 2018 · Bates found control over lymphedema by wearing compression clothing and losing about 60 pounds through exercise and healthy eating. She has also become the national spokeswoman for the Lymphatic Education & Research Network.
Mar 22, 2021 · Actress Kathy Bates has been spreading the word about lymphedema after it affected her following surgery for breast cancer. In honor of Lymphedema Awareness Month, we are looking back at our interview with the American Horror Story star.
Jan 13, 2023 · Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates, 74, is both a breast and ovarian cancer survivor. After treatment for breast cancer, Bates developed lymphedema, a condition in which extra lymph fluid builds up in tissues and causes swelling, usually in the arm and hand. It can be painful and uncomfortable.
Jan 18, 2019 · Speaking exclusively to People, the Academy Award winner explained that she developed a condition known as lymphedema shortly after she went into remission.
Jan 3, 2019 · Oscar winner and two-time cancer survivor Kathy Bates discusses her reaction to learning she has Lymphedema - a chronic disorder of the lymphatic system.
Kathy Bates (LE&RN Spokesperson and Actress), Dr. Stanley G. Rockson (Stanford University Endowed Professor of Lymphatics and LE&RN Co-Founder), and William ...
