13 min
My Lymphedema Life with Sue Callison Game Change Your Biz
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Today’s guest is Sue Callison of the blog, My Lymphedema Life. Her lymphatic system was permanently damaged during treatments for breast cancer, causing her to develop an additional medical condition called lymphedema. As Sue found out, there are many ways besides cancer treatments that cause people to develop lymphedema, but the outcome for all is the same: the chronic backup and buildup of lymphatic fluid in the body, which can be visibly seen by the swelling it causes in the affected areas. A common way to manage this condition is through the use of compression garments, however, for Sue, the traditional garments made her condition worse. After trying almost everything possible and available in the US, she went on a global search for a better solution and discovered Solidea, an Italian compression garment manufacturer. Sue discovered that one of their patented fabric technologies, Active Massage, had incredible properties of keeping the backup of lymphatic fluid down. Sue started her company in January 2010, to bring this wearable solution to others who require compression garments to manage their condition.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
How this all began for Sue with lymphedema in her arm The desire to help others not feel isolated and alone in this condition How Sue took back her life from this condition Becoming an entrepreneur How Active Massage works to remove fluid buildup Why Sue wanted to help others find success vs. lymphedema Getting the word out to other lymphedema sufferers via social media Components of lymphedema treatment Connecting with others through Facebook Sue’s advice to a lymphedema patient: Find a good lymphedema therapist Connect with Sue through Facebook Learn all you can about the condition and what can help Be your own self-advocate The best advice Sue ever received: “Take your time, do your research, write that business plan, and get connected.” Resources:
www.solidamedical.com
Find Sue and Solidea on Facebook: Solidea and My Lymphedema Life
Today’s guest is Sue Callison of the blog, My Lymphedema Life. Her lymphatic system was permanently damaged during treatments for breast cancer, causing her to develop an additional medical condition called lymphedema. As Sue found out, there are many ways besides cancer treatments that cause people to develop lymphedema, but the outcome for all is the same: the chronic backup and buildup of lymphatic fluid in the body, which can be visibly seen by the swelling it causes in the affected areas. A common way to manage this condition is through the use of compression garments, however, for Sue, the traditional garments made her condition worse. After trying almost everything possible and available in the US, she went on a global search for a better solution and discovered Solidea, an Italian compression garment manufacturer. Sue discovered that one of their patented fabric technologies, Active Massage, had incredible properties of keeping the backup of lymphatic fluid down. Sue started her company in January 2010, to bring this wearable solution to others who require compression garments to manage their condition.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
How this all began for Sue with lymphedema in her arm The desire to help others not feel isolated and alone in this condition How Sue took back her life from this condition Becoming an entrepreneur How Active Massage works to remove fluid buildup Why Sue wanted to help others find success vs. lymphedema Getting the word out to other lymphedema sufferers via social media Components of lymphedema treatment Connecting with others through Facebook Sue’s advice to a lymphedema patient: Find a good lymphedema therapist Connect with Sue through Facebook Learn all you can about the condition and what can help Be your own self-advocate The best advice Sue ever received: “Take your time, do your research, write that business plan, and get connected.” Resources:
www.solidamedical.com
Find Sue and Solidea on Facebook: Solidea and My Lymphedema Life
13 min