Here is list of support groups for patients with lymphedema and other lymphatic diseases (and cancer) that LE&RN Chapter volunteers found by searching online and by calling lymphedema centers. If you know of any other support groups that should be listed here, please email details to us at: FLChapter@LymphaticNetwork.org
* Please note the following information and comments are subject to change, please check and confirm before attempting to attend these meetings.
Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center
20950 NE 27thCt. (two blocks west of Aventura Hospital on 209thSt.)
Aventura, FL
305-682-2151
Lymphedema Support Group – for individuals interested in the prevention and treatment of lymphedema
Meets the second Tuesday of each month from at 5:00
Contact: Leonor Pupo
305-682-5285 (call to register)
Facilitator: Trudy Ferguson-Pitters, PT
Bosom Buddies
The Telford Educational Building at Naples Community Hospital
4th Avenue North
Naples, FL 34102
Meets the second Wednesday and last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at Noon
Contact: 239-417-4600
Medical Center of Trinity
9330 State Road 54
Trinity, FL 34655
727-834-4000
Lymphedema support group – meets on the third Thursday of every month at 3 pm in the main hospital, conference room C.
Contact: Kristine Algerre, PT
Space Coast Lymphedema Clinic
7000 Spyglass Court
Suite 120
Melbourne, Viera, FL 32940
321-241-6543
Support group for lymphedema patients and their caregivers
Lymphedema online newsletter for patients and their caregivers
Be Strong Therapy Services
1882 Capital Circle NE, Suite 201
Tallahassee FL 32308
1st Wednesday of Jan, April, July, and October @6pm
Email bestrongtherapy@gmail.com for more information
Lymphedema Education Awareness Support Group of Southwest Florida
Lymphedema Resources, Inc.
Lee Memorial Health System, Regional Cancer Center
8931 Colonial Center Dr.
Ft. Myers, FL
(just off I-75 exit 36, behind Steak n’ Shake)
Meets the second Saturday of every month (October – May) from 10:30 – Noon