A once-active woman finds herself unable to walk her favorite trails, her swollen legs heavy and painful. A cancer survivor celebrates remission but wrestles daily with an unexpected and relentless side effect: lymphedema. These stories are just two among millions who face this chronic condition, a silent thief that robs comfort, mobility, and independence.
Lymphedema occurs when the lymphatic system—a vital part of the immune system that maintains fluid balance—can no longer drain lymph fluid effectively. This results in fluid buildup in tissues, often in the arms and legs, that can feel as though life itself is being weighed down.
