Join us in Toronto in just a couple of weeks! We will not be hosting another conference until 2025, so take advantage of this opportunity while you still can. |
Registration Deadline: October 26
Professionals: $429. | Patients: $229
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Roundtable Discussion Session for Compression Garment Fitters Only
Pre-registration required
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The Canadian Lymphedema Framework recognizes the integral role of the compression garment fitter on the lymphedema patient’s health care team. We feel that fitters are central to good lymphedema management, and that too often this important role is not given the recognition it deserves. We know that fitters face many challenges and have few opportunities to network and share best practices, or even to share their experience. The CLF thanks the fitting team from Diamond Athletic Supplies for accepting our request to facilitate this discussion with you today; and we thank you your participation. We look forward to learning from you!
Session objectives:
- Reflect on your experience and collaborate to produce a list of things you wish to share with various groups such as patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and insurance companies.
- Contribute as much as you wish in each section of the discussion. There are no wrong answers.
- Session facilitators will collect this feedback and the CLF commits to collating it, sharing it with you, and considering “next steps” to continue this important dialogue.
- Network. Share. Have Fun.
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Meet the Diamond Athletic Team
The Diamond Team are custom garment fitters at Diamond Athletic Medical Supplies Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Between the six fitters, they have over 65 years of experience helping clients with the proper compression garments.
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From Left: Claire Ann Deighton-Lamy, Megan Diamond, Jessica Diamond | |  |
From Left: Kim Radford, Dayna Ricard, Jenny Whitlaw | |
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Breakout session open to all
In this interactive panel session, which is open to all attendees, experienced clinicians will lead a discussion on topics such as: a modern, holistic view of sexuality and how one can regain a sense of wholeness despite having lymphedema. How might a therapist integrate into their practice the fact that lymphedema impacts body image and one's 'sexual self'?
Session objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term “body image”
- Understand what intimacy/sexuality is, and how these can be impacted for people living with a chronic health condition
- Understand the important role of communication
- Understand the kinds of resources and supports available
- Reflect on the importance of considering couple relationships when one assesses or treats lymphedema
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Marie-Ève Letellier, PhD has been working in close collaboration with Dr. Anna Towers for almost 20 years, she is currently combining research and clinical work at the Lymphedema Clinic (MUHC), in addition to her private practice. Since 2019, she has been teaching the theory section of Level 3 course (lymphedema) for Vodder School International. She also has been accredited to be an instructor of the aqua lymphatic therapy. | |
Sandra Rotholc, RP, RSW, RMFT, CST, currently lives in Toronto and has a private practice offering individual and couple counselling. She has been on television (City TV), published in Toronto Star, Chatelaine, A Breast in the West, Wish and Glow Magazine. Sandra has worked for the British Columbia Cancer Agency where she utilized her psycho-sexual training to work with Breast and Prostate Cancer patients. She continued her work with Cancer patients in Toronto within her private practice and volunteering to run a sex education group at Princess Margaret Hospital. | |
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Anna Towers, MD is Director, Lymphedema Program, Supportive and Palliative Care Services, McGill University Health Centre, and Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montréal. Her main academic interest since 1994 has been in the development of lymphedema services for cancer patients, an area in which she is recognized as a national and international leader. Dr. Towers is a founding member and former Co-Chair of the Canadian Lymphedema Framework.
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Patients count: development of a patient registry for Canada
Interactive, roundtable discussion
for interested research and healthcare professionals
Pre-registration required
Lymphedema patients are often left behind in the healthcare system. There are few dedicated clinics for lymphedema and many patients use private healthcare to seek treatments. There is a need to establish a lymphedema registry in Canada where we can track patients in the healthcare system. This will identify research questions that need to be addressed and ultimately get better care for lymphedema patients.
Session objectives:
- To make the case for a National Lymphedema Registry
- To determine the level of interest in a registry in the lymphedema community.
- Identify individuals who would want to be part of this registry.
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Dr. Spencer B. Gibson, PhD. is a Professor at the University of Alberta in the Department of Oncology and the first Dianne and Irving Kipnes Endowed Chair in Lymphatic Disorders. At the national level, Dr. Gibson is part of the executive team representing the Prairie provinces for the Terry Fox Research Institute. | |
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2023 National Lymphedema Conference Program
The CLF Conference Team has developed an excellent program that you don't want to miss. You can explore speakers and sessions on our website at this link.
Take advantage of this unique experience and learn from subject matter experts in lymphedema research and care. Don't miss the interactive learning opportunity of our extensive Exhibit Hall where you can discover products and services and speak with industry experts.
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The Canadian Lymphedema Framework gratefully acknowledges the participation of these companies whose support makes our 2023 National Lymphedema Conference possible.
You will have the chance to thank them in person and learn about their products and services by visiting with them in the Exhibit Hall during the conference.
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