A conversation with Heather Ferguson, mother of the Lymphedema Treatment Act
“Lymphedema has become a defining feature of my life precisely because I didn’t want it to define my son’s life.”
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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.
Happy World Lymphedema Day!
Although Lymphedema Day has been celebrated in various communities since 1994, today is significant as it is the first time it is being officially recognized and honored by governing bodies.
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.
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.
CASTING CALL: New Docu-Series on Rare Genetic Conditions Looking for Participants
Raw, a television production company based in London, is seeking participants for a new documentary series they are working on about people living with rare genetic conditions.
Memorial Day Weekend’s #StompOutLE Walk
Meeting other people with lymphedema is always exciting — it’s kind of like discovering friends you never knew you had!
Help support the National Lymphedema Network!
Throughout the month of May, the National Lymphedema Network is running their second annual virtual walk to raise money for lymphedema education and awareness!
Lymphedema Awareness Day
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.