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Share Groundbreaking Report to Advocate for People Living with Lymphedema
We are excited to announce the release of our National Indicator Report on Cancer-Related Lymphedema (LE). This first-of-its-kind report addresses the critical shortage of public health data regarding lymphedema’s impact and equips you with discussion points to advocate for people living with lymphedema. Maximizing the reach of the report is crucial for advancing the future of lymphatic disease care and awareness. Read the report and download the Communications Toolkit by clicking on the blue download buttons under the report at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/national-indicator-report This toolkit contains a variety of assets designed to help you share the report with three key audiences: Advocates, Healthcare Professionals, and Policymakers.
Apply for the 2024 LE&RN/Lymph Notes U.S. Lymphedema Therapist Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded annually in memory of writer and lymphedema (LE) advocate Ann Ehrlich, who initiated the awards in 2013. There is only one therapist for every 1000 Americans living with LE. This scholarship will help to address this disparity by encouraging health care professionals to obtain specialty LE therapist training and certification. The application deadline for this cycle is August 12, 2024. Apply at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/2024-lern-lymph-notes-u.s.-lymphedema-therapist-scholarship.
Register for Chicago Breast & Lymphedema Symposium, September 6–7
Register for the Chicago Breast & Lymphedema Symposium hosted by the University of Chicago, a LE&RN Center of Excellence, on September 6–7 at https://cme.uchicago.edu/CBLS2024. The symposium offers an immersive exploration of breast reconstruction and LE therapies, highlighting the pivotal role of multidisciplinary collaboration.
Lymphatic Forum 2025: June 12–14, 2025
LE&RN and the North American Vascular Biology Organization are pleased to sponsor the upcoming Lymphatic Forum 2025 (LF2025), Exploring the Lymphatic Continuum, on June 12–14, 2025, in Chicago, IL. LF2025 is the sixth iteration of this biennial event that brings together researchers from around the world to present and discuss studies of lymphatics in health and disease. Learn more at https://lymphaticforum.org/.
Refer Your Patients to the LE&RN Global Registry for Lymphatic Diseases™
The mission of the upgraded LE&RN Global Registry for Lymphatic Diseases is to establish the world’s most comprehensive patient-centered registry to inspire groundbreaking research, expedite the development of treatment options, and establish a path leading to the cure for lymphatic diseases (LD). As dedicated lymphatic researchers and health care providers, your patients’ participation in the registry is crucial for accelerating breakthroughs. Encourage them to enroll today at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/ldregistry and be an integral part of pioneering research that holds the promise of transforming the landscape of lymphatics. Everyone living with LDs, including primary and secondary LE, lipedema, and lymphatic anomalies, is welcome to join. Parents or guardians can also grant permission for their children to enroll.
Connect with the LE&RN Resource Center
The LE&RN Resource Center (LRC) is a complimentary global support service to assist the lymphatic community in navigating the complexities of LD, including LE, lipedema, and lymphatic anomalies. We serve people living with LDs and their families, caretakers, and healthcare providers. The LRC can help find specialized care through the Centers of Excellence network, locate certified LE therapists, and provide educational resources. We encourage you to connect with the LRC and to refer your patients and colleagues. Visit the LRC at https://lymphaticnetwork.org/resource-center. Contact us at 1-855-378-8163 or
William Repicci
President and CEO
Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN)