Lymphedema

• N.S. premier apologizes to women who fought in court for out-of-province operations

  The court criticized government for what it calls a flawed, discriminatory and unfair process that led to two women being rejected for coverage of out-of-province treatments.

  Health

  Nov 1, 2024
  
• Nova Scotia woman fighting chronic illness says health-care system is failing her

  A Nova Scotia woman fighting a painful chronic health condition says the next leader of the provincial government needs to help people who require specialized care. 

  Health

  Nov 1, 2024
  
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• N.S. woman with painful condition seeks MAID amid battle to fund surgical treatment

  She has lymphedema in her legs, a condition in which tissues swell from the accumulation of fluids normally drained through the body's lymphatic system.

  Health

  Sep 20, 2024
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• ‘It’s misery:’ N.S. women fight province for out-of-country health coverage

  Two Nova Scotia women are seeking a judicial review of decisions made by the health department to refuse out-of-country coverage for their surgeries.

  Health

  Aug 5, 2022
• Calgary boy joins global movement to spread awareness about rare condition

  Tristan Tocila was born with primary lymphedema, a disorder that causes swelling in the left side of his body and his right foot.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2021
• New Saskatchewan pilot project targets breast cancer patients

  The Saskatchewan government has announced a new program designed to improve services for breast cancer patients.

  Health

  May 26, 2016
• Calgary mother looking for Lymphedema cure outside of Canada to help son

  At first glance, Tristan Tocila appears to be like every other three year old. But if you look a little closer, you can see some differences. It's because he has what's called primary Lymphedema and it can have serious consequences if left unchecked.

  Feb 22, 2015