March 2026 eCommunication

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is a time to raise awareness about prevention, early detection, and the long-term impacts of colorectal cancer. While many people know about the importance of screening, fewer are aware that some colorectal cancer treatments, including surgery and lymph node removal, can increase the risk of developing lymphedema. For colorectal cancer survivors, lymphedema can affect their legs, abdomen, pelvis, or genital region and may develop months or even years

after treatment.

If you, or someone you know, is a colorectal cancer survivor or is currently undergoing treatment, the risk for developing lymphedema is life-long.

To learn more about lower extremity and cancer-related lymphedema visit our Lymphedema Learning Library to

learn more.

Explore the Lymphedema Learning Library

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Supporting Lymphedema Awareness and Education

JOBST® is proud to continue supporting the LymphLearn platform, developed in partnership with the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF) to strengthen education for the lymphedema community.

LymphLearn offers structured modules, expert‑led webinars, and case‑based

learning for healthcare professionals,

along with dedicated resources to help patients better understand and manage their condition. The platform reinforces best‑practice management by covering diagnosis, treatment pathways, and everyday care strategies for lymphedema, lipedema, and venous disease.

Learn More About LymphLearn

For more information on lymphedema, you can visit the JOBST Canada website. Together, these resources provide reliable information for both clinicians and those living with lymphedema.

As we mark Lymphedema Awareness Month, we encourage the community to revisit LymphLearn and share it with those who may need support.

Visit the JOBST Canada Website

We invite you to make a meaningful difference by supporting the Canadian Lymphedema Framework. Your donation helps advance education, research, and advocacy for people living with lymphedema across Canada. With your generosity, we can continue improving awareness, expanding resources for patients and healthcare providers, and working toward better care nationwide.

Your donation will help us:

Expand accessible, evidence-based education for patients and clinicians.
Improve access to research and national data.
Connect patients and health professionals through webinars, conferences, and shared learning opportunities.

Please consider making a gift today—together, we can create lasting change for the lymphedema community.

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Our 2025/26 Sponsors

The Canadian Lymphedema Framework gratefully acknowledges the contributions of these industry partners whose support helps to make our important work possible. Please visit them online to learn about their lymphedema products and services. Simply click on their logo, below, to be taken directly to their website.