Reminder: Community Voices with Jean LaMantia is Friday

This Friday, August 21  •  12:00 PM ET Online Free to attend  •  All are welcome A reminder that our Community Voices book discussion with registered dietitian Jean LaMantia is this Friday, August 21 at 12:00 PM ET, online. This is a virtual community book club conversation about her book, Complementary Therapies for Lymphedema, a comprehensive, research-based guide that explores traditional, bodywork, natural, and high-tech approaches to managing lymphedema. Whether you have read the book, are just getting familiar with it, or simply want to join the conversation, this is a meaningful opportunity to hear Jean's insights, ask your questions, and connect with others who understand the journey. All are welcome to participate. About Jean LaMantia, RD Jean is a registered dietitian, cancer survivor, and best-selling author whose books on cancer nutrition, lymphedema management, and intermittent fasting provide practical, evidence-based guidance. She also publishes lymphedema and lipedema journals, maintains a virtual private practice, writes a popular blog, and leads Lymphedema Nutrition School. Register Now This event will be recorded and available in the Community Video Library at least one week after the live event. Questions or requests for special accommodations? events@lymphnet.org Thank You to Our Gold Sponsors   Have questions about lymphedema or need help finding treatment? Contact the NLN Patient Support Team at 800-541-3259 or patientsupport@lymphnet.org  for guidance, resources, and support. National Lymphedema Network 2229 Bridge Avenue #667 Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 (800) 541-3259   unsubscribe

We want to hear from you: submit to the Q3 LymphLink

National Lymphedema Network Submit to LymphLink Q3 2026 Edition We want to hear from you. The National Lymphedema Network welcomes clinicians, researchers, educators, and community members to contribute to the quarterly LymphLink. Each edition highlights meaningful stories, evidence-informed insights, and real-world experiences that strengthen understanding and advance care across the lymphatic community. For the Q3 edition, we are especially interested in work that elevates patient stories, including clinicians writing about the patients they care for. Whether you are sharing new findings, bringing a patient's experience forward, or highlighting innovative approaches, your contribution helps expand awareness and improve care for everyone affected by lymphatic conditions. The most recent edition The Next Chapter Volume 2026, No. 2 See the kind of stories, insights, and voices that fill each edition. Read the last edition   What you can submit Work that elevates patient stories Pieces that bring a patient's experience forward for the wider community. Clinical articles Pieces that translate knowledge into practice. Research reviews Current evidence made accessible. Case studies Real cases that illuminate challenges and breakthroughs. Community Champion nominations Celebrate someone making a difference in the lymphatic community. Submit Your Article A few things to keep in mind •  Ground your piece in current evidence and include your sources. •  Write for a mixed audience of clinicians, patients, and caregivers, and keep it free of promotional language. •  Between 600 and 1,000 words is preferred. •  Infographics, charts, or other visuals that support your piece are welcome. What happens after you submit Our team reads each submission to make sure it is a good fit for the edition and clear for our readers. We may suggest small edits along the way. You will hear from us by email once we have had a chance to read your piece. Published pieces appear in the LymphLink edition and are archived on lymphnet.org for ongoing community access. Shine a light on a lymphatic leader Nominate someone in your community who deserves to be recognized, either a healthcare professional or someone living with lymphatic disease, for the positive changes they are making in the world of lymphedema. Nominate Your Champion Contact continuingeducation@lymphnet.org with any questions. Thank You to Our Gold Sponsors   Have questions about lymphedema or need help finding treatment? Contact the NLN Patient Support Team at 800-541-3259 or patientsupport@lymphnet.org  for guidance, resources, and support. National Lymphedema Network 2229 Bridge Avenue #667 Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 (800) 541-3259   unsubscribe

Register now for the 2026 NLN Summit: Whole Body Healthcare in Mesa

November 6–8, 2026  ·  Mesa, Arizona Three days of forward-thinking education and professional connection Venue  5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa, Arizona 85206 Format  In person Registration  Open online until November 6 Register for the Summit The 2026 NLN Summit is designed for all professionals who support individuals with a lymphatic system, which is, in essence, nearly everyone in healthcare. Over three days in Mesa, speakers from across medicine, rehabilitation, and allied health connect lymphatic science to whole-body care. What makes this summit different Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Learn alongside professionals from medicine, rehabilitation, and allied health in a setting designed to encourage broader clinical thinking. Beyond Traditional Lymphedema Care Explore sessions that extend beyond standard lymphedema management to whole-body applications across specialties and settings. Practical Clinical Application Gain tools and insights that can be applied in real-world practice, from acute care and outpatient care to community-based settings. Research into Action Engage with emerging research translated into meaningful clinical discussion and practical takeaways. Professional Connection Build relationships with peers and thought leaders while expanding your perspective on movement, fluid, and recovery.   Featured attendee Louise Koelmeyer BAppSc(OT), PhD, Associate Professor Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Occupational therapist and researcher with over 35 years of clinical experience in breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema management. Summit speakers at a glance David Doubblestein PT, PhD A.T. Still University Wei F. Chen MD, FACS Cleveland Clinic Brad Smith CLT UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Linda Roherty PT, CLT-LANA Klose Training   Sheila Ridner Professor Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Carmen Recupero CLT-LANA, WCC Monarch Continuing Education Raymond Hruby DO, MS, FAAO (Dist) Western University of Health Sciences Marlys Witte Secretary-General International Society of Lymphology Registration   Clinician and Organization Level Members $405 Supporter and Directory Level Members $539 Non-Members $539 Register for the Summit Learn more about the Summit Questions? events@lymphnet.org Thank You to Our Gold Sponsors   Have questions about lymphedema or need help finding treatment? Contact the NLN Patient Support Team at 800-541-3259 or patientsupport@lymphnet.org  for guidance, resources, and support. National Lymphedema Network 2229 Bridge Avenue #667 Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 (800) 541-3259   unsubscribe