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Jul 20, 2022 · When award-winning actress Kathy Bates was featured on the cover of NIH MedlinePlus magazine in 2016, she spoke about her experience with lymphedema following her breast cancer surgery and her advocacy for those with lymphatic diseases as a national spokesperson for the Lymphatic Education & Research Network.
Apr 6, 2017 · Cancer Guide. From the WebMD Archives. Kathy Bates Reflects on Life With Lymphedema. The award-winning actor and cancer survivor shares her new outlook on life. Medically Reviewed by Brunilda...
Dec 14, 2019 · 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.
Apr 14, 2016 · In a rarity for Hollywood, Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates invited CBS' "Sunday Morning" for a visit to her doctor as she battles Lymphedema, a debilitating and potentially disfiguring...
Jan 31, 2019 · Soon after completing her treatment, the actress developed lymphedema, a common “souvenir” after lymph node surgery but one that often goes undiscussed. “I was terrified of getting it,”...
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. It...
