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The National Lymphedema Network, Inc. (NLN), a national non-profit organization established in 1988, and Karin Douglas, a breast cancer and lymphedema activist, are pleased to present: the LYMPHEDEMA ALERT bracelet and necklace, for protection and education.
ALL breast cancer patients, immediately after undergoing surgery which includes axillary lymph node dissection and/or radiation, are at risk, for the rest of their lives, of developing lymphedema. Wearing a LYMPHEDEMA ALERT bracelet is an important step survivors can take to increase their odds of remaining lymphedema-free, or to keep their existing lymphedema under control, while at the same time, educating the medical community.
A Message from Karin Douglas, Lymphedema Activist:
I created the LYMPHEDEMA ALERT Bracelet as a means of alerting healthcare providers not to use an at-risk arm for any invasive testing or blood pressure screening, thus preventing treatment which could cause lymphedema. Certainly, patients who already have lymphedema are wearing the bracelet as well, because, unfortunately, some healthcare providers seem to be drawn like a magnet to the affected arm, disregarding the swelling.
The original LYMPHEDEMA ALERT bracelet is made of jewelry-grade, non-allergenic stainless steel with a link chain that slips over the wrist. On its face are engraved the words: "LYMPHEDEMA ALERT: No Blood Pressure - No Needles into this Arm" and the universal medical symbol.
The purpose of the original LYMPHEDEMA ALERT bracelet is to protect breast cancer survivors from receiving treatment to their affected arm(s) that could trigger the onset of lymphedema or worsen an existing case (such treatment includes blood pressures, injections, blood draws, chemotherapy), and to educate health care providers, many of whom even today have little or no knowledge about this long-neglected condition.
Are you planning a special night out or do you simply enjoy fashion and function together? You must wear your LE Alert Bracelet, but you'd like to "dress it up." For the fancy evening party or just a day when you've planned something special, the NLN has the solution to making your standard medical bracelet eye-appealing. The NLN proudly presents "Baubles by Bridget."
What's a Bauble?...A string of beaded jewelry that can be clipped on to your existing Alert Bracelet or totally replace stainless steel chain. These baubles are an embellishment for your Alert Bracelet and are purely decorative; they are available in amber, blue, green and purple. This jewelry is far more delicate than standard issue stainless steel and provides a beautiful addition to the plain medical bracelet. Why should you have to compromise your sense of fashion while protecting your health?
The Bauble add-on is made specifically for the measurement of your wrist. Please be sure to indicate your color preference and Bauble size. The standard Alert Bracelet is 8" and a bracelet with an extra link is 10½". To determine the correct size of your Bauble, subtract 1½" (for the ID plate). An 8" bracelet will need a 6½" Bauble; a 10½" bracelet will need a 9" Bauble. The Bauble will be shipped to you directly from ID Services.
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