As a result of the Colorado State Chapter's work with CO Senator Irene Aguilar's office, Senate and House Tributes to World Lymphedema Day will be read at the Statehouse in Denver Monday, March 6th. Colorado Co-Chairs Marie Apodaca and Angela Marquez will attend.
Come visit us to learn about what lymphedema is and how it is treated. There will be free resources available for you.
Date: Monday, March 6, 2017
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: White 1 Hallway near Coffee Central
For more information call: 617-724-7352 or Email: pflc@partners.org
March 6th is recognized as World Lymphedema Day. Lymphedema (LE) is chronic swelling caused by a build-up of fluid that occurs when the lymphatic system is either damaged or blocked. As many as 10 million people suffer from lymphedema in the US alone. That is more than MS, Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, Parkinson’s and AIDS -- combined.
Come visit us to learn more about what causes lymphedema, the treatment, and how to manage this incurable disease. Resources will be provided to educate you on the lymphatic systems, advances in treatment, and ways that you can get involved.
This event is free and open to MGH staff, patients and visitors.
Ottawa, CANADA, “World Lymphedema Day, 2017, Proclamation” – City Hall ceremony photo: (right) Mayor Jim Watson (#MayorJimWatson) presenting to Canada MALE (Male Advocate for LymphEdema – Steve Kelland, left) and Elaine McArdle (centre – spouse), representing The Lymphedema Community.
Thank you, Mayor Jim Watson, in Canada's Capital (Ottawa) for the renewed proclamation of support of “World Lymphedema Day – 6 March 2017”.
After becoming the first-ever municipality, anywhere, with the "World Lymphedema Day Proclamation - 6 March 2016", this continued platform of attention & awareness is greatly appreciated. On behalf of the entire "Lymphedema Community"...thank you, Ottawa!
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) appears to be a significant problem in Pisawan block. A multi-pronged intervention is needed to prevent the transmission of LF. Additional efforts to provide therapy for those affected may promote utilization of MDA. The WHO-supported Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme has resulted in fall of incidence of LF, but it is expected that problems like Lymphedema and Hydrocele will take more time. Discussions revealed low awareness about treatment possibilities of ill effects of LF and also about MDA. A multi-pronged intervention is needed to prevent the transmission of LF. On 24 and 25 January 2017, A community based LF diagnosis and self treatment camp was organized by LE&RN India Chapter in association with local NGO Sangtin and technical consultant SATHI, in Pisawan Dist. Of UP State in India.
* Total 110 number of patients, were screened and diagnosed by Dr Gogia and later trained in self treatment with CDT protocol.
* In two days of training patients could already see the difference and were enthusiastic about self- management.
* A follow up review visit is scheduled for 22 February.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing is a pioneer institute for nursing education in India and South East Asian region offering basic and higher education programs. The college is also in process of being established as center of excellence in nursing by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. On January 23rd, the LE&RN India Chapter in association with the Rotary Club Of Delhi Safdarjung, conducted an awareness talk on Women Cancer & Breast cancer related Lymphedema. There were about a hundred of nursing students. Arun Rekha, Chapter Chair LE&RN India, surgeon Drs. Piyush Ranjan from the Dept. of Surgery AIIMS, and, Dr. Abhishek Shankar HOD, Department of Preventive Oncology, Dr B R Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences were the speakers. It was an educative and interactive session as participants from both sides were equally enthusiastic. The session lasted for 2 hours with both sides asking for more such opportunities.
On 18 January 2017, Rotary Club OF Delhi Safdarjung and LE&RN India, conducted an awareness seminar on Breast Cancer & Lymphedema Awareness in Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi. The event was attended by more than 100 girls. Jesus and Mary College is a premiere women-only college affiliated to the University of Delhi. The college awards bachelor's degrees in commerce, arts and mathematics. The resource team was lead by Prof. Anurag Srivastava, Head, Department of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029 (INDIA Arun Rekha LE&RN India, Delivered an introduction to BCRL and other forms of Lymphedema
