Search results
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 ...
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,” Bates,...
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.
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.
Kathy Bates (LE&RN Spokesperson and Actress), Dr. Stanley G. Rockson (Stanford University Endowed Professor of Lymphatics and LE&RN Co-Founder), and William ...
