October 28: Sponsor Series on Fibrosis in Breast Cancer Patients

Sponsor Series  •  Free to attend Addressing the Burden of Fibrosis in Breast Cancer Patients Wednesday, October 28  •  7:00 PM ET Fibrosis is a common and often overlooked consequence of breast cancer treatment. It may contribute to pain, tissue tightness, reduced mobility, lymphedema and a lower quality of life. Join us for a Sponsor Series webinar with American Breast Care on identifying and addressing fibrosis in patients affected by breast cancer, including practical assessment strategies and treatment approaches you can use to help manage symptoms and slow progression. Wednesday, October 28  •  7:00 PM ET Online Free to attend, registration required Presented with American Breast Care Register free What the session covers •  How fibrosis develops and how to identify fibrotic tissue •  The relationship between fibrosis and truncal lymphedema •  Practical assessment strategies and treatment approaches to help manage symptoms and slow progression •  Clinical considerations and supportive resources for breast cancer patients with fibrosis-related tissue changes Your presenter Dr. Crystal Champion, PT, DPT, CLT-ALM, Cert. DN Clinical Program Coordinator, American Breast Care Dr. Champion is a physical therapist who specializes in lymphedema and cancer rehabilitation. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Physical Therapy degrees from the Medical College of Georgia. She's a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, holds an Advanced Lymphedema Management certification and is certified in dry needling. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, she's passionate about supporting and advocating for cancer patients and their families, including through her work with the Every Color Matters Cancer Awareness Foundation, Cancer Nation and Bristol Myers Squibb's Survivorship Today program. Save your spot This session will be recorded and available in the NLN Sponsor Series Webinar Library. Questions or requests for special accommodations? Email continuingeducation@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 4907 Centerway Dr Durham, NC 27705 (800) 541-3259   unsubscribe

October 27: Sponsor Series on Long-Term Outcomes After Lymphedema Surgery

Sponsor Series  •  Free to attend Beyond Surgery Improving Long-Term Outcomes After Lymphedema Surgery with Decongestive Self-Care and Pneumatic Compression Tuesday, October 27  •  12:00 PM ET What happens after lymphedema surgery may be just as important as the procedure itself. Join us for a Sponsor Series webinar with Lympha Press on postoperative care and long-term management after lymphedema surgery. The session looks at evidence from randomized research on home-based intermittent pneumatic compression after staged lymphatic surgery for lymphedema in the legs. Tuesday, October 27  •  12:00 PM ET Online Free to attend, registration required Presented with Lympha Press Register free What the session covers •  Findings that compare standard postoperative management with approaches that add intermittent pneumatic compression to compression garments and exercise •  How postoperative decongestive self-care may help reduce limb circumference and improve pain, skin quality, sensory symptoms and long-term recovery •  How to integrate postoperative compression, exercise and home management into ongoing lymphedema care Your presenter Elena Parodi, PT, MSc, COMT, CMPT Physiotherapist, lymphedema management and perioperative rehabilitation Elena is an Italian physiotherapist with clinical experience in the conservative management of lymphedema and in rehabilitation before and after lymphatic surgery. She holds a Master's degree in Lymphology from the University of Genoa and has worked with Prof. Corradino Campisi and Dr. Corrado Campisi in both clinical practice and research. She's the author of a PubMed-indexed article on improving outcomes before lymphatic surgery through decongestive therapy and intermittent pneumatic compression, and she's presented at the 2023 World Congress of Lymphology and the 2024 European Society of Lymphology Congress. Save your spot This session will be recorded and available in the NLN Sponsor Series Webinar Library. Questions or requests for special accommodations? Email continuingeducation@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 4907 Centerway Dr Durham, NC 27705 (800) 541-3259   unsubscribe

October 21: Sponsor Series on STRIDE, the Right Compression at the Right Time

Sponsor Series  •  Free to attend STRIDE The Right Compression at the Right Time Wednesday, October 21  •  8:00 PM ET Successful compression therapy takes more than picking a garment. Clinical assessment, what the patient can manage, treatment goals, barriers to use and long-term adherence all play a role in which approach fits, and when it should be introduced. Join us for a Sponsor Series webinar with Tactile Medical on making more confident, patient-centered compression decisions across a variety of edema presentations. The session introduces the STRIDE framework, a practical roadmap for compression decision-making and treatment progression. Wednesday, October 21  •  8:00 PM ET Online Free to attend, registration required Presented with Tactile Medical This session doesn't offer continuing education credit. Register free What the session covers •  The STRIDE framework for compression selection and treatment progression •  Patient case studies that show how to use the framework, navigate barriers and support more sustainable edema management •  Clinical documentation that supports compression recommendations and insurance reimbursement •  Practical strategies you can apply right away to improve decision-making, patient confidence and long-term outcomes Your presenters Suzie Ehmann and Brandy McKeown Suzie and Brandy will introduce the STRIDE framework and walk through patient case studies that show how to use it when you're choosing compression for your own patients. Save your spot Questions or requests for special accommodations? Email continuingeducation@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 4907 Centerway Dr Durham, NC 27705 (800) 541-3259   unsubscribe