What is it? Lymphedema is an abnormal collection of high-protein fluid just beneath the skin. This swelling, or edema, occurs most commonly in the arm or leg, but can also occur in other parts of the body. The collection of the high-protein fluid attracts more fluid to...
Late yesterday evening, a bill was introduced in Congress to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare). Prior to the actual introduction of this piece of legislation, there was a lot of speculation about what would be included, and although...
By Michelle Andrews of Kaiser Health News When Sean Meyers was in a car accident on a November evening three years ago, he was flown by air ambulance to the emergency department at Inova Fairfax Hospital, in Northern Virginia. With his arm broken in four places,...
Many individuals decide to work through cancer treatment or return to work, while still managing side effects of cancer treatment with medications. Trying to figure out what has to be disclosed to employers or potential employers is a common concern for individuals. For more general...
Sadly, adults are not the only ones touched by cancer. Kids get cancer, too. While only 1% of all cancer in the United States is found in kids under the age of 15, in 2016 that means 10,380 children. Childhood cancer has been on the...
In February of 2016, we notified you that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has acknowledged that exposure to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated drinking water increases your risk for cancer and other medical conditions. Now the rules that will allow potentially thousands of veterans stationed at...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays cash benefits to eligible, low-income individuals who are 65 or older, or have a disability, or who are blind. SSI is run by the Social Security Administration. There is no requirement to pay into the Social Security retirement system before...
Returning to work after being out because of a serious medical condition can be a scary prospect. It usually takes a person quite a long time to get approved for SSDI benefits, so the thought of giving up those benefits is alarming if you are...
by Oncology Social Worker Rita Abdallah, LISW-S, LCSW-C, ACSW When patients enter the cancer center doors for the first time, they see a tall, spiraling staircase. The mystery unfolds as they unwillingly take their first step onto the staircase. With the help of a medical team...
We are all familiar with the common cold, flu and ear aches. These are all infections – either caused by bacteria or viruses. Sometimes these infections need to be treated with prescription medicines, but often times our body just gets over an infection. This is...