What's happening at the NLN this month

Don't miss Sunday's Patient Summit, plus a free Lymph Flow Yoga practice for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and everything on the November calendar.   Monthly Newsletter October 2026 Next week in Mesa The full weekend is sold out, but don't miss Sunday Patient Summit  •  Sunday, November 8, 2026 A.T. Still University, 5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa, Arizona The clinical program is sold out for the full weekend, and we're grateful to everyone joining us in Mesa. There's still room at the Patient Summit on Sunday. Join us for a meaningful day of education, connection, and community designed to support people living with lymphedema and related lymphatic conditions. The Patient Summit is a focused Sunday program for patients, held in its own room alongside the clinical program. The day centers on lived experience, patient education and conversation between patients and clinicians. Sunday morning The morning opens with a welcome and Dr. Karni's session, streamed in from the clinical program, followed by lived experience and patient-focused education. Breaking Through Roadblocks in Access to Lymphedema Care 8:00 AM  •  Ron J. Karni, MD Lived Experience: Patients and Clinicians in Conversation 9:00 AM  •  Kimberly Glover, BA, and Bethany Beckwith, OTR/L, CScD, CLT-LANA Empowering Patients: Evaluating and Managing Lymphedema Together 10:00 AM  •  Bethany Beckwith, OTR/L, CScD, CLT-LANA Lipedema, Mental Health, and Lived Experience 11:15 AM  •  Kristy Dellacroce, OTR/L All times are Mountain Standard Time. The schedule is tentative and subject to change. Patient registration is $75 for Sunday only. Register through the main Summit registration and choose the Sunday Patient Registration ticket. Register for the Patient Summit See the full Patient Summit agenda Clinicians, please share the Patient Summit with your patients. Breast Cancer Awareness Month A free Lymph Flow Yoga practice Barbara Jackson Tobin, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, CYT, of Balance With Babz, created a Lymph Flow Yoga™ practice for the National Lymphedema Network in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The recorded session includes interactive demonstrations, and it is free to watch. You can find it on our Breast Cancer Awareness page, which also covers the early signs of secondary lymphedema, how lymph node removal and radiation are connected to it, and how to find a certified lymphedema therapist. This practice is for general education and is not medical advice. It does not replace a conversation with your own healthcare team. Watch the Practice Living with lymphedema? See what patient membership includes. Join us in person Networking Meeting in Maryland Join us at our Local Networking Meeting in Maryland, a welcoming gathering designed to connect healthcare professionals from all disciplines who are interested in lymphatic education, collaboration, and community building. Wednesday, November 4 5:30 to 7:30 PM ET 2525 Riva Rd, Suite 130 Annapolis, MD 21401 Free to attend, open to all healthcare professionals Featured presentation: Exploring the Effects of Radiation with Anthony Koroulakis, MD, Radiation Oncologist at Luminis Health. The evening continues with Q&A, sponsor demonstrations by L&R USA and Lympha Press, and networking over dinner. Facilitated by NLN Ambassador Runzun Shetye, DPT, MsPT, GCS, CLT-LANA Register for Maryland Mark your calendar Coming up in November WED, NOV 4 Networking Meeting in Maryland 5:30 to 7:30 PM ET  •  Annapolis, MD Free to attend Register SUN, NOV 8 NLN Patient Summit Mesa, AZ  •  In person $75 for Sunday only Register WED, NOV 11 Sponsor Series: Envelo Arm Wrap 12:00 PM ET  •  Live webinar Megan Sortino, with SIGVARIS GROUP  •  Free Register MON, NOV 16 Sponsor Series: Preparing Venous Leg Ulcers for Successful Compression Therapy 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET  •  Live webinar Kristen Scheuneman, with L&R  •  Free Register TUE, NOV 17 Clinical Focus Group: Research 8:00 to 9:00 PM ET Abbey Donofrio, OTD, OTR/L, CLT  •  Members only Register WED, NOV 18 Clinical Focus Group: Start Strong, MLD for the Upper Body 12:00 to 1:00 PM ET For newly certified lymphatic therapists  •  Members only Register TUE, NOV 24 Sponsor Series: Thinking Outside the Box 12:00 PM ET  •  Live webinar Dr. Vanessa Flora, with SIGVARIS GROUP  •  Free Register   Clinical Focus Groups are open to Directory, Clinician and Organization members. Not a member yet? See the membership levels. Looking ahead Save the date for December THU, DEC 3 Sponsor Series: The Psychosocial Impact of Lymphedema 12:00 PM ET  •  Live webinar Kristen Scheuneman, with L&R  •  Free Register SAT, DEC 5 Networking Meeting in Alabama Compression Confidence: Applying the S.T.R.I.D.E. Framework 1:00 to 3:00 PM CT  •  Vestavia Hills, AL Free to attend Register TUE, DEC 8 Sponsor Series: CVI or Lymphedema: What Are We Treating? 7:00 PM ET  •  Live webinar John Jordi, with AIROS Medical  •  Free Register THU, DEC 10 Clinical Focus Group: Wound Care 6:00 to 7:00 PM ET Anna Stewart, MOTR/L, CLT-LANA  •  Members only Register WED, DEC 16 Clinical Focus Group: Start Strong, Compression Garments 6:00 to 7:00 PM ET For newly certified lymphatic therapists  •  Members only Register   More December Sponsor Series webinars will be announced soon. LymphLink Share your work in the December LymphLink The next edition of LymphLink publishes December 3, and submissions are due November 19. We welcome clinical articles that translate knowledge into practice, research reviews that make current evidence accessible, case studies that illuminate challenges and breakthroughs, and Community Champion nominations that celebrate individuals making a difference. Submit to LymphLink Membership Already a member? New here? Benefits vary by level and include Clinical Focus Groups, early registration to conferences, and a listing in the Lymphedema Therapy Directory. Not a member yet? See the levels and find the one that fits how you work. Become a Member Already a member? Sign in to register for members-only events and reach your benefits. Member Sign In 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