Chronic edema/lymphedema are prevalent and underdiagnosed conditions in Canada. While accurate determination of prevalence remains a challenge, Dr. David Keast, Dr. Anna Towers, Marie-Ève Letellier, PhD, and Alisha Damji have published their latest findings on the prevalence of lymphedema in Canada.
Healthy flow, healthy mind. Shan Liao helps us understand the brain lymphatic system, how it works, and the latest updates on ongoing research.
Check out our latest Researcher Profile on Jennifer Kwan, a Radiation Oncologist-Clinician Scientist and Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto. As a Clinician-Scientist, Dr. Kwan's lab focuses on developing new biomarkers and treatments for breast cancer related lymphedema. She shares insights on her work at the Princess Margaret Adult Radiation Late Effects Clinic.
Pathways Editor, Anna Kennedy, shares the abstracts of a new collection of 13 research papers and consensus statements from the 2023 LANA Summit, Forward Momentum: Future Steps in Lymphedema Management. The collection offers evidence-based insights and recommendations for both surgical and conservative management.
Laurie Desaulniers was diagnosed with primary lymphedema in her leg when she was 15 years old. Laurie shares her story of perseverance, quick action, and being surrounded by the right people throughout her journey living a happy life with lymphedema. This article, A champion of perseverance is from an interview with Laurie by the Lymphedema Association of Quebec (LAQ).
Extending our reach within the scientific community - Pathways moves forward with DOI designations. We are excited to announce that DOI identifiers are now being assigned to selected Pathways articles.
Read our latest book reports for support tools for people living with lymphedema.
As always, you will also find Hints & Tips, Event Listings, and our regular "Did you know?" research roundup.
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