Lymphedema Newsletter January 3, 2020

Lymphedema Treatment Act Passed the House! On 12/12/2019, the Lymphedema Treatment Act was passed in the House of Representatives as part of H.R.3, the House Drug Pricing bill! Advocacy from the lymphedema community will be needed to get the bill passed through the Senate. Learn More

Friday, January 17, 2020 1:00 pm ET Save the date. Members will be emailed a link on 1/10/20.

Webinar for NLN Members: Fluid, Hydration, Sodium, & Lymphedema In this webinar, Jean LaMantia, registered dietitian and author will review guidelines for fluid and sodium requirements, assessing fluid status, and fluid and sodium recommendations for lymphedema and other edema conditions. Following with webinar, you will be able to state how to calculate fluid requirements, the current DRI and UL for sodium and how to reduce sodium in the diet.

Lymphedema Therapy Certification Scholarships The Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy is proud to announce the Sigvaris Certified Lymphedema Therapist Scholarship. The Norton School and Sigvaris share a common dedication to continued support for the growth of the lymphedema management field. Sigvaris has been a worldwide leader in compression garments for over 150 years. Deadline is January 6, 2020 Learn More

Herantis Pharma Plc completes patient recruitment and treatment in Phase 2 AdeLE trial in breast cancer associated lymphedema

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POWER Lymphatics By attending POWER Lymphatics, you’ll have the opportunity to earn CEUs and network with other lymphedema therapists, leading physicians and compression garment dealers. You’ll also learn from industry leaders, including Juzo and Tactile Medical, who will introduce you to products that can help improve patient compliance and outcomes. Learn More

Kathy Bates Reflects on Her Lymphedema and Her Fight to Find a Cure Article courtesy of Closer Weekly Read Article

Lights, camera, happy! Wimbledon filmmaker with Lymphedema on her inspirations Article courtesy of SW Londoner Read Article

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