Fall Pathways is out now!

Margie McNeely describes what "exercise snacking" is and how we can incorporate it into our everyday lives to help boost our overall health.

As a part of LANA (Lymphology Association of North America) and ACS (American Cancer Society) initiative, an expert group led by Washington University, published an expert consensus paper in Medical Oncology (October 2024). This paper highlighted lymphedema surgery candidacy, prerequisites, and post-operative care. Editorial Board members, Dr. Anna Towers and Anna Kennedy, had the opportunity to gain Dr. Siba Haykal's perspective on this topic.

Read the latest on person-centred care - eliciting perspectives of those with breast cancer in lymphedema guideline development. Mona Al Onazi, Joanna Parkinson, Diane Martin , and Margie McNeely share their insights from a Canada-wide study that is a part of an ongoing update for the Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for BCRL.

Finding the right footwear can present significant challenges for people of all ages living with lymphedema. Naomi Dolgoy, Kerri McBee-Black, Amy Beaith-Johnson, and Elizabeth Anderson provide an introduction to lymphedema-friendly footwear in their article: Getting off on the right foot.

Jennifer Albert noticed some unexplainable swelling in her left groin after sustaining signification damage to her lymphatic system after being involved in a partial head on collision. It wasn't until she tripped over a shepherd's hook that reinjured her left groin, triggering swelling in the rest of her leg, that she was then diagnosed with secondary lymphedema. As a proud, resilient warrior, Jennifer shares her story and how she manages her lymphedema.

As always, you will also find Hints & Tips, Event Listings, and our regular "Did you know?" research roundup.

Lymphedema and Chronic Edema Management: Microcourse for Health Professionals

Are you ready to enhance your clinical practice and make a real impact? Over 1 million Canadians suffer from lymphedema, with many cases going undiagnosed. Understanding the early signs and symptoms is crucial for timely treatment.

Enroll in the U of A's microcourse on Lymphedema and Chronic Edema Management and be the difference your patients need.

This course is being offered in collaboration with the University of Alberta, as an introduction for any generalist healthcare clinicians who may see individuals experiencing lymphedema or chronic edema. This course will provide learners with a comprehensive overview of the complex aspects of lymphedema and chronic edema and present clinical management approaches for these conditions.

Enroll in the fall course now at: tinyurl.com/uabmicrocourse

Lymphedema Learning Library:

Pediatric Lymphedema

Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month?

Secondary lymphedema occurs after injury to the lymphatic system often due to one of the following causes: infection, cancer and cancer-related treatment, and surgery. Some cancers and cancer treatments can cause a range of symptoms and side effects and lymphedema is one of them. If you are a parent or primary caregiver to a child with cancer and you would like to learn more about lymphedema, visit our website at www.canadalymph.ca and read our Lymphedema Learning Library Feature: Pediatric Lymphedema.

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or health professional, we invite you to explore this resource and share it widely. Together, we can promote earlier recognition, better care, and stronger support for those affected.

Join us for Pathways LIVE:

Authors in Conversation with Tobias Bertsch

September 17, 2025 | 12:00 PM EDT | Fall Pathways 2020

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