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LymphNotes.com is an independent source of objective information dedicated to serving the needs of our members:

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Health on the Net (HON). This icon is awarded to web sites that maintain high standards in presenting medical information. Having applied for, and received, HON accreditation reflects our commitment to bringing you accurate information concerning lymphedema. Toward this goal, unless otherwise noted, all articles about lymphedema are (1) written by a professional medical writer, (2) include appropriate references, and (3) have been reviewed for accuracy by a certified lymphedema therapist.

The Lymph Notes Editorial Advisory Board, affectionately known as 'The Team,' reflects the goals of this web site and includes:

Ann Ehrlich, whose “day job” is a professional medical writer, has a very personal interest in lymphedema which she developed following a mastectomy. Ann is a coauthor of Living Well With Lymphedema (Lymph Notes, 2005).

Alma Harrewijn PT, CLT-LANA has been with the team since the beginning of LymphNotes.com. She provides valuable support, technical advice, and insights. In addition to her other professional accomplishments, Alma is a coauthor of Living Well With Lymphedema (Lymph Notes, 2005), and a contributor to the Dutch lymphedema journal Oedeminus.

Elizabeth McMahon, PhD is a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience helping patients, many with chronic medical conditions, cope with anxiety or depression. She is a coauthor of Living Well With Lymphedema (Lymph Notes, 2005) and the author of Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema (Lymph Notes, 2005). While Dr. McMahon cannot offer specific individual advice or psychotherapy through this web site, we look forward to her tips on coping with emotional ups and downs of living with a chronic condition.

The Lymph Notes Editorial Advisory Board welcomes suggestions and volunteers. If you are interested please contact ann@lymphnotes.com.

LymphNotes.com is a service of Lymph Notes, 2929 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, publishers of health information.

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Updated: 2012-06-19