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06/03/2026

June is National Cancer Survivorship Month in the U.S.

There are more than 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S. today, a number expected to reach 26 million by 2040.

Survivorship is growing, but surviving cancer is only part of the story. Managing long-term effects like lymphedema, staying ahead of complications, and protecting quality of life: that's where survivorship care has to keep up.

All month, we're focused on what it takes to support survivors beyond their final treatment: earlier detection, proactive care, and the data to back it up.

Learn more: https://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/ocs/about/survivorship-month

05/28/2026

We’re at ACSM Annual Meeting 2026 this week in Salt Lake City.

A big part of the conversation here is how technology is changing the way we measure health, performance, and recovery.

But in practice, a lot of decisions are still based on weight alone.

That’s where things break down. Weight can change without meaningful shifts in body composition, and in many cases, body composition is changing while weight stays the same.

We’re here talking with teams about how they’re using more precise body composition and fluid data to get a clearer picture.

Find us here:

📍 ACSM Annual Meeting 2026 | Salt Lake City, UT | May 26–29 | Booth 704

If you’d like to connect or schedule time:
🔗 https://www.impedimed.com/about/contact/

05/26/2026

Early detection only works when it’s part of a consistent approach—baseline measurement, routine monitoring, and a plan for when something changes.

That’s the idea behind a Lymphedema Surveillance Program. When lymphedema is caught at the subclinical stage, it can be resolved. Once it progresses, it becomes a lifelong condition and difficult to manage.

In practice, keeping that kind of approach is managed day to day by oncology nurses—making sure patients are routinely monitored and detected early for intervention.

Learn more about implementing an evidence-based Lymphedema Surveillance Program:
🔗 https://www.impedimed.com/solutions/lymphedema-prevention-program/

05/21/2026

Because heart failure needs more than a scale.

During Heart Failure Awareness Month, there’s a lot of focus on “seeing the whole picture”—especially as care becomes more connected across conditions, settings, and time.

In one case, an 87-year-old patient with NYHA II–III heart failure was monitored following discharge. While things appeared clinically stable, HF-Dex® remained elevated (>51%) for nearly 100 days, aligning with two subsequent readmissions.

Weight remained largely unchanged during that time, even as HF-Dex® stayed elevated.

The issue wasn’t showing up on the scale—it was showing up in extracellular fluid, which is easy to miss if weight is the only measure being used.

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See how fluid insights revealed what traditional monitoring missed in this case:
🔗 https://www.impedimed.com/solutions/heart-health-management/

05/18/2026

In wellness, results matter—but they're not always easy to prove.

Clients can be losing weight without improving body composition. They can feel different without seeing it clearly reflected. And when progress isn't obvious, it's harder to keep people engaged.

At CryoCON 2026 in DFW last week, that's the kind of conversation we had with wellness operators—how to bring more objective insight into consultations, treatment plans, and long-term client retention.

It was great connecting with teams about what that looks like in practice.
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If you'd like to connect or learn more: 🔗 https://www.impedimed.com/about/contact/

05/15/2026

Last night we hosted a dinner with Paxman Scalp Cooling and Living Beyond Breast Cancer at Oncology Nursing Society Congress, focused on managing the side effects of chemotherapy.

Karin Buck of Paxman, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, and Erin Dickman DNP, RN, OCN led a discussion on what patients are navigating beyond treatment — alopecia, neuropathy, lymphedema, skin changes, and the mental toll that comes with it.

This event was a reminder that this part of care doesn't live in one place. It takes coordination across teams — and partnerships like this — to support patients through the full experience of treatment and survivorship.

Thank you to Paxman, LBBC, and Erin for sharing their perspectives, and to everyone who joined the discussion.

05/14/2026

This week we’re at ONS Congress 2026 in San Antonio—joining thousands of oncology nurses driving care forward across the patient journey.

This year’s theme, Momentum, reflects how quickly oncology care is evolving—especially in survivorship, where earlier insight and ongoing monitoring are becoming a bigger part of care.

As we recognize Oncology Nursing Month, it’s a chance to connect with the nurses putting that into practice every day.

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Find us here:

📍 ONS Congress 2026 | San Antonio, TX | May 13–17 | Booth 745
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If you’d like to connect or schedule time:
🔗 https://www.impedimed.com/about/contact/

05/11/2026

“Lymphedema wasn’t even part of the conversation before surgery.”
— Sheri Prentiss

In a recent Everyday Health article, five breast cancer survivors share what they wish they knew before surgery.

The discussion goes beyond the procedure itself and into what comes after: drains, recovery, and side effects like lymphedema that have a lifelong impact on quality of life.

Their perspectives raise a simple question: why aren’t these conversations happening earlier?

🔗 Read the full article for the patient perspective on life after surgery: https://www.impedimed.com/9-things-i-wish-id-known-before-my-breast-cancer-surgery/

05/07/2026

This week marks National Nurses Week (May 6–12), led by the American Nurses Association and focused on The Power of Nurses.

Across healthcare, that power shows up in real, measurable ways—shaping how care is delivered, how patients are supported, and how outcomes continue to improve.

From bedside care to system-wide change, nurses are driving progress at every level.

See how organizations across the country are celebrating → https://pages.nursingworld.org/nursesweek26

Join us in celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6–12, 2026, and discover ways to recognize and support nurses everywhere.

05/06/2026

We’re at ASMBS Annual Meeting 2026 this week in San Antonio—joining the clinicians and researchers shaping what’s next in metabolic and bariatric care.

As the conversation continues to evolve beyond BMI, there’s growing focus on what’s actually changing beneath the surface—muscle, fat, and fluid—and how that impacts outcomes over time.

That’s where we’re spending our time this week.

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Find us here:

📍 ASMBS Annual Meeting 2026 | San Antonio, TX | May 3–7 | Booth 1006

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If you’d like to connect or schedule time:

🔗 https://www.impedimed.com/about/contact/