Seeking Lymphedema Treatment

Valuable information and links to resources to help you make an informed decision when selecting a lymphedema therapist or treatment center.

Finding Quality Lymphedema Care

This article features resources to help you find a qualified lymphedema therapist. 

LANA is Important!

The Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) was created in the mid 1990’s by the National Lymphedema Network (NLN) to establish national standards for qualified lymphedema therapists.

N.C. Lymphedema Network Meeting

If you are a North Carolina lymphedema therapist you are invited to attend the bi-annual meeting of the NC Lymphedema Network to be held on Friday October 29th, 2010 from 12:00 to 4:00. The meeting will b held in Chapel Hill at the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program, 6011 Farrington Road in Suite 303.

 

  

For more information, or to RSVP e-mail hjhough@med.unc.edu by October 22, 2010.

Navigating the Medical Maze

This article is a list of must read tips for anyone at risk of having to cope effectively with hospitals and the medical community. We thank Tiffany for granting Lymph Notes permission to reprint the following her list from her book “Sick Girl Speaks”

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