Lymphie Win: After 12-Year Effort, Lymphedema Treatment Act Becomes Law
Like muscles working to pump stubborn lymphatic fluid, advocates of the Lymphedema Treatment Act worked hard to pump the bill along and keep it moving.
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Like muscles working to pump stubborn lymphatic fluid, advocates of the Lymphedema Treatment Act worked hard to pump the bill along and keep it moving.
“Lymphedema has become a defining feature of my life precisely because I didn’t want it to define my son’s life.”
A summary of lymphedema and lymphatic research news from March 18 – 24, 2017.
Through the tireless work of the Lymphedema Advocacy Group, patient advocates, and politicians like Congressman Dave Reichert championing the bill, there has been a groundswell of support and action.
I joined over seventy patient advocates from across the country for an amazing, inspiring, nerve-wracking, exhilarating, and empowering couple of days in Washington, DC.
Today is a day for us to join together and use our voices not only to spread awareness about lymphedema, but to celebrate our amazing community.