January 31, 2020

Lymphedema News

Lymphedema Newsletter
January 31, 2020
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J.T. is Almost 900 lbs with a 100-lb Lymphedema Mass on his Leg
Article originally published by
Heavy on Jan 22, 2020

Compression Garments Can Ease Lymphedema, but Costs Are Often Not Covered
Article originally published by
Chicago Sun Times on Nov 8, 2019

Severe Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Surgery Associated With Obesity
Article originally published by
Oncology Nurse Advisor on Dec 26, 2019

Flu Shots and Lymphedema

Article originally published by
Cure Today on Sept 26, 2019

Healthy Living: Lymphedema
Article originally published by
Colorado Springs Gazette on Oct 22, 2019

Record Funding For Global Health Research, but Neglected Tropical Diseases Remain Neglected


Article originally published by
Forbes on January 29, 2020

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10/23-10/25

San Diego

2020 NLN Conference

A Magical Experience of Lymphology


We will share the preliminary program in a few weeks. Until then, you can reserve your room now, trusting that you will experience the conference and leave transformed for the better.

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