Lymphedema Awareness Month 2023: Here’s what’s happening!
From in-person events to virtual webinars, there are plenty of things happening the world over to promote lymphedema awareness throughout the month of March.
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World Lymphedema Day 2021: Here’s What’s Happening!
Celebrate while you elevate all month long with these exciting and educational World Lymphedema Day events that you can attend from home.
A conversation with Gaynor Leech and the question that started it all
“I often hear from those that live with lymphedema that nobody listens … Spread the word: Lymphedema exists. We exist.”
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.”
A conversation with Emma Detlefsen, the girl in the purple cape
“Maybe at first people are like, ‘Who is this kid?’ But usually after I talk, they realize that I kinda know what I’m talking about.”
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.”
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: Finding a Therapist
Finding a lymphedema therapist can be a difficult and sometimes daunting process — here are some places to help you start!