Cancer Proof Living

5: What Every Cancer Survivor Should Know About Lymphedema | Kelly Sturm

04 Nov 2025

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🎉 Congratulations to @SarahLuscombe0849 on winning $750 of Wellness Goodies!Want more simple, science-backed prevention tools like these? Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode.Your body already knows how to heal; sometimes it just needs the right support.In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Sturm, a doctor of physical therapy from the Mayo Clinic and one of the first board-certified oncology clinical specialists in the United States. Kelly specializes in cancer rehabilitation, pelvic health, and lymphedema treatment, helping survivors rebuild strength, regain mobility, and reclaim confidence after treatment.We get into what the lymphatic system actually does for your health. Kelly breaks down the real causes of lymphedema, the myths around dry brushing and vibration plates, and what movement actually helps your body recover. This conversation goes deep into how your body heals, what signals to listen for, and how to move forward with more awareness and grace. It comes down to working with your body’s detox systems, not against them.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[05:02] What the lymphatic system actually does[10:40] Why lymphedema can appear years after treatment[28:11] The signs and symptoms that reveal lymphedema long before major swelling starts[20:47] The science behind exercise as the most effective antidote to cancer-related fatigue[33:06] Myths and facts about lymphatic massages, vibration plates, and dry brushing[42:50] How strength training safely lowers your risk of lymphedema instead of triggering it[55:23] What red light therapy can and can’t do for scar tissue and inflammation[57:49] Kelly’s free Breast Cancer Recovery Roadmap and who it’s designed forResources Mentioned:Breast Cancer Recovery Roadmap | WebsiteFind more from Kelly:Cancer Rehab PT | WebsiteCancer Rehab PT | YouTubeCancer Rehab PT | InstagramFind more from Michelle:Revival Health Wellness | InstagramRevival Health Wellness | FacebookRevival Health Wellness | LinkedIn

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Cancer Proof Living

5: What Every Cancer Survivor Should Know About Lymphedema | Kelly Sturm

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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