April 19, 2020

Lymphedema Newsletter





April 19, 2020
Lymphedema Newsletter
Complimentary Webinar for NLN Members
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Surgical Options for Lymphedema Prevention

May 5, 2020 at 4:00pm ET

presented by Dr. Graham Schwarz
from Cleveland Clinic
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Lymphatic System Molecule Implicated in Autoimmune Diseases
Originally published
by Hospital Healthcare Europe on Mar 23, 2020
Quasi-Lymphatic System in the Rodent Eye Clears Waste
Originally published
by The Scientist on Apr 16, 2020

College Golf Coach, Ex-PGA Tour Pro Fighting to Save His Leg
Originally published
by Fox News on Mar 31, 2020
Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

Originally published
by NIH on Apr 15, 2020


4 Lymphatic Drainage Techniques for a Clearer, More Chiseled Complexion

Originally published
by Total Beauty on Apr 17, 2020

Meet Emilia Dewi
NLN Story Ambassador
Emilia Dewi graduated from University Southern California in 2010 with her Clinical Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. She has been working at TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation since 2012 and her clinical interests are neurological rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, and lymphedema management. She is certified in lymphedema management and Neuro-IFRAH. She is the Cancer Rehab Program Manager for TIRR network and serves as clinical coordinator at TIRR Outpatient Memorial City. Emilia has assisted in the development of several specialty services for the oncology & lymphedema patient populations including a breast cancer rehabilitation program, a lymphedema support group, and a prehabilitation class. She is passionate about raising awareness of lymphedema, providing resources for patients with lymphedema, and helping patients navigate through the lifestyle changes so they can thrive despite lymphedema.

Her role as Story Ambassador will be to manage incoming stories from patients and clinicians and others that serve to inspire and educate the lymphedema community.
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