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Welcome to Peninsula Medical, Inc. |
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Peninsula Medical manufactures the ReidSleeve® and
other fine products for Lymphedema. We hope your visit is informative and educational.
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 What is Lymphedema? more.. |
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Lymphedema is a condition that afflicts more than 250,000 people in the United States. Breast cancer patients generally have either mastectomy or lumpectomy with radiation, and between 12 and 35% of patients develop clinically significant lymphedema.
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eNews: October 2006 more..
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| Products: OptiFlow RM (Updated to now include the lower extremity!) more.. |
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The OptiFlow®RM brings the ReidSleeve tissue gradient technology to patients in Ready Made (RM) standard sizing. The OptiFlow RM is a less expensive and effective addition to the treatment options available to the lymphedema patient.
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| Products: The Opera more.. |
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Our newest addition to the CONTOUR family is The Opera! (U.S. Patent 5,916,183) The Opera is lighter and slimmer than the other existing CONTOUR products.
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| NEW! Leg Alertbands! more.. |
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Now along with our popular arm alertbands we have new longer leg alertbands! You can request yours now free online just by clicking the link above for more information.
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| FREE Alertbands! more.. |
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Prior to any medical procedure it is imperative that patients with lymphedema or at risk to develop lymphedema, have a mechanism to alert medical professionals of their condition.
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| Distributor's Corner more.. |
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The newest feature to our site is "The Distributor's Corner". This area is designed to enhance our relationship with our distributors and develop new relationships.
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| Downloadable Online Videos more.. |
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NEW Feature! Peninsula Medical now features video downloads depicting the various products offered. Click more to see the current available videos or visit the individual product pages for video's available on those products.
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Online Surveys: NEW Owner's Survey more..
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Additional Surveys: more..
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Online Polls: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy VS. Axillary Dissection more..
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| Dr. Reid's Corner: Weight Loss and Breast Cancer Risk more.. |
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We previously reported on a correlation between weight and lymphedema. New research links effective weight management with a reduction in breast cancer risk.
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| Case Studies: D.W. more.. |
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The following is an update on case study DW. To re-cap our last report, DW had made significant progress in the treatment of his right lower extremity lymphedema using a combination of bandages and the ReidSleeve.
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| LE Chronicles: A Chronicle more.. |
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My name is Tina and I have lymphedema. I was diagnosed in 1997 and again in 2004. Why 2 times? I'm a cancer survivor and when I developed the first round of lymphedema no one had a clue.
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This site is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in
rendering medical advice or professional services. The information
provided here should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health
problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you
have, or suspect you may have, a health problem, you should consult your
physician. This information is provided in good faith, but no
warranty can be made for its accuracy. The opinions expressed herein are
exclusively ours. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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