How is lymphedema traditionally treated?
Lymphedema is treated in a number of ways depending on the severity of an individual case. Wrapping the arm with bandages, utilizing a custom made garment (which can cost around $600 and is extremely tight) and draining fluid using MLD (Manual Lymph Drainage) are the usual therapies. Other than these procedures, medicinal beige garments are available over the counter to manage lymphedema. How did the company get started and how did you get on board? I met Rachel in March of 2006, when a mutual friend introduced us to discuss Rachel’s dissatisfaction with her current compression arm sleeve. Rachel not only disliked the look of her garment, but how it felt, and she knew that other women must have felt the same way. We held a focus group at University of Penn and Rachel’s prediction proved true – every woman agreed with her. So we decided to make it happen. We wrote a business plan, and because I was still at student at Drexel University, I submitted it into the annual business plan compe
