Press releases and media coverage
For members of the media:
If you would like to arrange for an interview please contact us at Info@LymphedemaTreatmentAct.org
Links to past news/media coverage:
The Washington Post – “Painful lymphedema afflicts millions of patients after cancer surgery.”
Time Warner News Story – “Mother makes annual trip to bring coverage for lymphedema.”
Baltimore Sun – “Pain of swollen arms hits breast cancer patients in the pocket.”
Time Warner News Story – “Mother takes health care fight from state to national level.”
Fox News – “Charlotte, NC mom fights for insurance coverage.”
Women & Cancer Magazine – “Lymphedema, the lemonade of my life.”
Press releases from the office of Congressman Larry Kissell:
This week in Washington (2011)
Bill introduced requiring fair treatment of lymphedema patients
Lymphedema bill gains support from cancer groups
LiveSTRONG throws support behind lymphedema bill
This week in Washington (2010)
Taken during the Time Warner News interview above - Congressman Kissell (original bill sponsor), Heather Ferguson, Katie (garment fitter) and Heather's twin boys Devdan (in blue shirt) and Dylan (who has primary lymphedema).
