BC Lymphedema Association

* Lymphedema Awareness Day:
Thank you to everyone who came to this year's Conference! It was a great turn out and attendees enjoyed themselves and gained more knowledge about lymphedema and the direction that things are heading/could head in the future.

We thank you for your feedback. If you did not get an opportunity to leave your feedback form or if you've thought of something else, please let us know your thoughts and ideas by emailing us. info@bclymph.org

When you scroll down, you will find most of the powerpoint presentations from the speakers as well as documents that were mentioned at the conference.

LINKS TO SPEAKERS' PRESENTATIONS:

Neil Piller: Pending

PANEL FORUMS:
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Dr. Winkle Kwan 2011 Breast Cancer Associated Lymphedema.pdf
Dr. Elliott Weiss 2011 Pelvic Cancer Associated Lymphedema.pdf
Fatima Inglis, PT 2011 Early Detection and Successful Treatment of Lymphedema.pdf

PATIENTS
Dr. Janice Wright 2011 Self Care Essentials.pdf
Janet Sprague, PT 2011 Self Care Essentials.pdf
Patricia Nitkin 2011 Psychosocial presentation Self Care Essentials.pdf

UNDERSTANDING LYMPHEDEMA & COMPRESSION:
Robert Harris, RMT 2011 The Physiology behind Lymphedema.pdf
Patricia Montagano, RN, 2011 Day Time Garments.pdf
Patricia Montagano, RN, 2011, Night Time Garments.pdf
Susanne Ruhl, RN, 3M Lymphedema Compression, Coban system.pdf

CURRENT APPROACH TO LYMPHEDEMA:
Pending

NEW DIRECTIONS IN LYMPHEDEMA TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT FOR PATIENTS AND PRACTITIONERS:
Pending

LYMPHEDEMA CARE IN BC TODAY & OVER THE HORIZON:
Dr. Elliott Weiss, 2011, Lymphedema Care Today and Over Horizon.pdf

FURTHER DOCUMENTS FROM PROFESSOR NEIL PILLER:
Neil Piller Patient Information Handout.pdf
Neil Piller - Risk Assessment Legs.pdf
Neil Piller - Instructions for Arm Exercise and Deep Breathing Program.pdf
Neil Piller - Instructions for Arm, Leg Exercises and Deep Breathing Program.pdf

BC LYMPHEDEMA ASSOCIATION (BCLA)

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Disclaimer: This site is for information and community support only, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Always seek the advice of your physician with any question about a health problem or medical condition. This site also includes links to websites providing information about lymphedema, but the BCLA cannot be responsible for the content of those sites.

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