A conversation with the co-chairs of the LE&RN California Chapter
“This day means ‘we matter,’ ‘I am not alone in this fight,’ ‘my disease is real.’ It’s a day where we can come together and demand that the world hears us.”
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Lymphedema Day 2019: Looking at the many faces of advocacy
In honor of Lymphedema Awareness Day, we’ll be spending the month of March getting to know some of the people behind global lymphedema advocacy efforts.
“We live in a globalized world”: A conversation with Dr. Epameinondas Gousopoulos
For this year’s World Lymphedema Day, I spoke with Dr. Gousopoulos about the globalization of the lymphedema community, the importance of patient involvement, and his vision as chair of the Europe Chapter of LE&RN.
2016 Walk to Fight Lymphedema and Lymphatic Diseases: Bridging the gap between hope and action
Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge to raise funds and awareness for lymphatic diseases.
NLN International Conference 2016: A Peek Behind the Curtain of Lymphatic Research
A peek at the bustling activity of the lymphatic research community!
World Lymphedema Day Series: Finding a Therapist
Finding a lymphedema therapist can be a difficult and sometimes daunting process — here are some places to help you start!
The “ayes” have it: US Senate passes World Lymphedema Day bill in unanimous vote
A huge victory for the lymphedema community!
World Lymphedema Day Series: Midweek Thoughts
World Lymphedema Day is just a few days away, and there have already been some major things happening for lymphedema awareness.
Join the Movement: Support World Lymphedema Day on March 6th
With your support, we can get this recognized on a global level and bring much-needed attention to the fight against lymphedema and lymphatic disease.
Shamed by Facebook: How One Woman’s “Undesirable” Photo Turned Outrage into Empowerment
Social media holds the potential to connect and empower people, but it can just as easily tear down and dehumanize them. For one Canadian woman on Facebook earlier this week, it did both.